Warren Reservoir Lower
Warren Reservoir Lower is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Rhode Island, built in 1883. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Warren Reservoir Lower
The primary purpose of Warren Reservoir Lower is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bristol County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Kickamuit River near Warren.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1883, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Warren |
| River/Stream | Kickamuit River |
| Coordinates | 41.72974, -71.26305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1883 (143 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,956 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04342 |
| Federal ID | RI04342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |