Oakland Pond
Oakland Pond is a gravity dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oakland Pond
Oakland Pond is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Cove Machinery Co. (private). It impounds the Branch River near Burrillville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 68 square miles. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 | Branch River |
| Coordinates | 41.95984, -71.64189 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 68 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,280 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | COVE MACHINERY CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI00312 |
| Federal ID | RI00312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |