Hope
Hope is a masonry dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1885. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hope
The primary purpose of Hope is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Hope Mill Village (local government). It impounds the Pawtuxet River-north Branch near Scituate.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 98 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.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Scituate |
| River/Stream | Pawtuxet River-north Branch |
| Coordinates | 41.73107, -71.56429 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 98 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,730 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | HOPE MILL VILLAGE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI03005 |
| Federal ID | RI03005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |