Manton Mill Pond
Manton Mill Pond is a concrete dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Manton Mill Pond
Manton Mill Pond is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Decorative Specialties International Inc.;river Edge Village Associates (private). It impounds the Woonasquatucket River near Providence.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 46 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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 | Providence |
| River/Stream | Woonasquatucket River |
| Coordinates | 41.83495, -71.47213 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,315 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DECORATIVE SPECIALTIES INTERNATIONAL INC.;RIVER EDGE VILLAGE ASSOCIATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04277 |
| Federal ID | RI04277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |