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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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CityCentral Falls
River/StreamAbbott Run
Coordinates41.91421, -71.38422

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage208 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
Max Discharge1,680 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerPAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI00805
Federal IDRI00805
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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