Meshanticut Park Pond
Key Takeaway
Meshanticut Park Pond is classified as significant hazard in Rhode Island. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 13.5% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 38 cfs |
| NID ID | RI04081 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
RI DEM PARKS & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Meshanticut Park Pond?
Meshanticut Park Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Meshanticut Park Pond?
Meshanticut Park Pond is owned by RI DEM PARKS & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Meshanticut Park Pond?
Meshanticut Park Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Meshanticut Park Pond?
Meshanticut Park Pond has a dam height of 8 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 Meshanticut Park Pond last inspected?
Meshanticut Park Pond was last inspected on May 23, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.