Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is a rockfill dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1885. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is a dam in Washington, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Russo, Mike (private). It impounds the Pawcatuck River near Richmond.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 121 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 93 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.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Richmond |
| River/Stream | Pawcatuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.44766, -71.63640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 121 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,067 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | RUSSO, MIKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI02901 |
| Federal ID | RI02901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |