Washington Pond Upper
Key Takeaway
Washington Pond Upper is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. It was completed in 1875 and is 151 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 49.1% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 68 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,205 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
| NID ID | RI00608 |
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
GARLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Washington Pond Upper?
Washington 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 Washington Pond Upper?
Washington Pond Upper is owned by GARLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Washington Pond Upper built?
Washington Pond Upper was completed in 1875, making it 151 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 Washington Pond Upper?
Washington 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 Washington Pond Upper?
Washington Pond Upper has a dam height of 12 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.