Carr Pond
Carr Pond is a rockfill dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1800. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carr Pond
The primary purpose of Carr Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gilbert Stuart Memorial, Inc. (private). It impounds the Mattatuxet River near North Kingstown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Rhode Island dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | North Kingstown |
| River/Stream | Mattatuxet River |
| Coordinates | 41.52028, -71.44456 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GILBERT STUART MEMORIAL, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI02303 |
| Federal ID | RI02303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |