Wanskuck Pond
Wanskuck Pond is a dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1882. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wanskuck Pond
Wanskuck Pond is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. It impounds the West River near Providence.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 14 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1882, the structure is over a century old.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Providence |
| River/Stream | West River |
| Coordinates | 41.85553, -71.43010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,027 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04275 |
| Federal ID | RI04275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |