Ten Mile Reservation
Key Takeaway
Ten Mile Reservation is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 31.5% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,680 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | RI02601 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Ten Mile Reservation?
Ten Mile Reservation 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 Ten Mile Reservation?
Ten Mile Reservation is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ten Mile Reservation built?
Ten Mile Reservation was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Ten Mile Reservation?
Ten Mile Reservation 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 Ten Mile Reservation?
Ten Mile Reservation has a dam height of 10 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.