Carolina Pond
Carolina Pond is an earth dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1840. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Carolina Pond
Carolina Pond is a dam in Washington, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Atlas Corporation (private). It impounds the Pawcatuck River near Charlestown.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 97 square miles. Completed in 1840, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Charlestown |
| River/Stream | Pawcatuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.45886, -71.66359 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 97 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,640 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ATLAS CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04027 |
| Federal ID | RI04027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |