Factory Mutual Research Ctr Lower Pond
Factory Mutual Research Ctr Lower Pond is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Factory Mutual Research Ctr Lower Pond
Factory Mutual Research Ctr Lower Pond is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Factory Mutual Research (private). It impounds the Shady Oak Brook near Glocester.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 | Providence |
| Nearest City | Glocester |
| River/Stream | Shady Oak Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.88718, -71.78203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | FACTORY MUTUAL RESEARCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04172 |
| Federal ID | RI04172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |