Robin Hollow Pond
Robin Hollow Pond is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Robin Hollow Pond
The primary purpose of Robin Hollow Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pawtucket Water Supply Board (local government). It impounds the Abbott Run near Central Falls.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Central Falls |
| River/Stream | Abbott Run |
| Coordinates | 41.91421, -71.38422 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI00805 |
| Federal ID | RI00805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |