Moswansicut Pond
Moswansicut Pond is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1919. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Moswansicut Pond
The primary purpose of Moswansicut Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Providence Water Supply Board/city Of Providence (local government). It impounds the Moswansicut Brook near Scituate.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 282 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Scituate |
| River/Stream | Moswansicut Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.84089, -71.58254 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,466 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 282 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD/CITY OF PROVIDENCE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI03002 |
| Federal ID | RI03002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |