Omega Pond
Key Takeaway
Omega Pond is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 76.1% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,380 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
| NID ID | RI01001 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
OCEAN STATE STEEL, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Omega Pond?
Omega Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Omega Pond?
Omega Pond is owned by OCEAN STATE STEEL, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Omega Pond built?
Omega Pond was completed in 1918, making it 108 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Omega Pond?
Omega 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 Omega Pond?
Omega Pond has a dam height of 18 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.