Tarbox Pond
Key Takeaway
Tarbox Pond is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. It was completed in 1885 and is 141 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 24.3% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 113 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 576 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
| NID ID | RI03701 |
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
RI WATER RESOURCES BOARD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tarbox Pond?
Tarbox 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 Tarbox Pond?
Tarbox Pond is owned by RI WATER RESOURCES BOARD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tarbox Pond built?
Tarbox Pond was completed in 1885, making it 141 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 Tarbox Pond?
Tarbox 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 Tarbox Pond?
Tarbox Pond has a dam height of 9 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.