Wincheck Pond
Wincheck Pond is a gravity dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1885. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wincheck Pond
The primary purpose of Wincheck Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rhode Island Boy Scouts (private). It impounds the Moscow Brook near Hopkinton.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1885, 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 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Hopkinton |
| River/Stream | Moscow Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.52031, -71.76231 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RHODE ISLAND BOY SCOUTS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI01402 |
| Federal ID | RI01402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |