Woodville Pond

WOOD RIVER· Washington, Rhode Island· Built 1933· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Woodville Pond is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 31.5% in RI)
Dam Length178 ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area85 sq mi
Max Discharge1,104 cfs
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)
NID IDRI01406

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 Woodville Pond?

Woodville 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 Woodville Pond?

Woodville Pond is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodville Pond built?

Woodville Pond was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Woodville Pond?

Woodville 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 Woodville Pond?

Woodville Pond 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.