Ten Mile Reservation

TEN MILE RIVER· Providence, Rhode Island· Built 1926· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

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 Length175 ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area45 sq mi
Max Discharge3,680 cfs
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)
NID IDRI02601

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.