White's Pond

WHITE BROOK· Washington, Rhode Island· Earth· 8 ft tall
High Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

White's Pond is classified as high hazard in Rhode Island. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 13.5% in RI)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDRI04290

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 6, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DS

Ownership

RI DEM

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of White's Pond?

White's Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates White's Pond?

White's Pond is owned by RI DEM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of White's Pond?

White's Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is White's Pond?

White's Pond has a dam height of 8 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.

When was White's Pond last inspected?

White's Pond was last inspected on June 6, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.