Wertz + Viall Pond
Key Takeaway
Wertz + Viall Pond is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 4.1% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 284 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | RI02302 |
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
RIDEM FISH AND WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wertz + Viall Pond?
Wertz + Viall 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 Wertz + Viall Pond?
Wertz + Viall Pond is owned by RIDEM FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wertz + Viall Pond built?
Wertz + Viall Pond was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Wertz + Viall Pond?
Wertz + Viall 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 Wertz + Viall Pond?
Wertz + Viall Pond has a dam height of 6 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.