Stone Pond

FENNER BROOK· Providence, Rhode Island· Earth· 8 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Stone Pond is classified as high hazard in Rhode Island. Its primary use is recreation. 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	8 ft (taller than 13.5% in RI)
Dam Length	200 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	34 acre-ft
Normal Storage	25 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Max Discharge	110 cfs
NID ID	RI04073

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: April 22, 2015

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: DS

Ownership

FENNER, RICHARD A. & KATHLEEN M., TRUSTEES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stone Pond?

Stone Pond 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 Stone Pond?

Stone Pond is owned by FENNER, RICHARD A. & KATHLEEN M., TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stone Pond?

Stone 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 Stone Pond?

Stone 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 Stone Pond last inspected?

Stone Pond was last inspected on April 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.