Canada Upper Pond
Canada Upper Pond is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Canada Upper Pond
Canada Upper Pond is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Providence, City Of (local government). It impounds the West River-trib near Providence.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1915, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Providence |
| River/Stream | West River-trib |
| Coordinates | 41.85478, -71.42628 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | PROVIDENCE, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI02801 |
| Federal ID | RI02801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |