Eisenhower Lake
Eisenhower Lake is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Rhode Island, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eisenhower Lake
The primary purpose of Eisenhower Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ri University Of Rhode Island (state). It impounds the Acid Factory Bk near West Greenwich.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 | Kent |
| Nearest City | West Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Acid Factory Bk |
| Coordinates | 41.61702, -71.71922 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 572 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RI UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI03702 |
| Federal ID | RI03702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |