Hughesdale Pond Upper
Key Takeaway
Hughesdale Pond Upper is classified as high hazard in Rhode Island. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 86.9% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| NID ID | RI04221 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FONTAINE, JEANNETTE Y., OF THE FONTAINE LIVING TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hughesdale Pond Upper?
Hughesdale Pond Upper is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hughesdale Pond Upper?
Hughesdale Pond Upper is owned by FONTAINE, JEANNETTE Y., OF THE FONTAINE LIVING TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Hughesdale Pond Upper?
Hughesdale Pond Upper serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hughesdale Pond Upper?
Hughesdale Pond Upper has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Hughesdale Pond Upper last inspected?
Hughesdale Pond Upper was last inspected on April 9, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.