State Street Pond
State Street Pond is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Rhode Island, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About State Street Pond
The primary purpose of State Street Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bristol, Town Of (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Stream near Bristol.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 7 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Bristol |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Stream |
| Coordinates | 41.67213, -71.26658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BRISTOL, TOWN OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04329 |
| Federal ID | RI04329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |