Buck Hill Pond
Buck Hill Pond is a gravity dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Buck Hill Pond
The primary purpose of Buck Hill Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ri Dem Fish & Wildlife (state). It impounds the Leeson Brook near Burrillville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Burrillville |
| River/Stream | Leeson Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.98977, -71.78860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 178 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RI DEM FISH & WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI00310 |
| Federal ID | RI00310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |