Capron Pond
Capron Pond is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Capron Pond
Capron Pond is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Boehm, Raymond (private). It impounds the Woonasquatucket River near Smithfield.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles.
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 | Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Woonasquatucket River |
| Coordinates | 41.90322, -71.52187 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,354 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | BOEHM, RAYMOND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04325 |
| Federal ID | RI04325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |