Upper Pond
Upper Pond is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Rhode Island, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Pond
The primary purpose of Upper Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coventry, Town Of (local government). It impounds the Northrup Brook near Coventry.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Coventry |
| River/Stream | Northrup Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.70465, -71.55371 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COVENTRY, TOWN OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI00609 |
| Federal ID | RI00609 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |