Quidnick Pond Upper
Key Takeaway
Quidnick Pond Upper is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 73.9% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,360 cfs |
| NID ID | RI04037 |
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
CLARIANT CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Quidnick Pond Upper?
Quidnick Pond Upper 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 Quidnick Pond Upper?
Quidnick Pond Upper is owned by CLARIANT CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Quidnick Pond Upper?
Quidnick 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 Quidnick Pond Upper?
Quidnick Pond Upper has a dam height of 17 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.