Cherry Valley Pond
Cherry Valley Pond is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cherry Valley Pond
The primary purpose of Cherry Valley Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Chepachet River near Glocester.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Glocester |
| River/Stream | Chepachet River |
| Coordinates | 41.87384, -71.67400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI01307 |
| Federal ID | RI01307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |