Edward's Pond
Edward's Pond is a dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Edward's Pond
Edward's Pond is a dam in Washington, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Peter C. Hendrick Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Queen River near Exeter.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Exeter |
| River/Stream | Queen River |
| Coordinates | 41.58156, -71.54112 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 245 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | PETER C. HENDRICK REVOCABLE TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04123 |
| Federal ID | RI04123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |