Hazard Pond
Hazard Pond is an earth dam located in Kent County, Rhode Island. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hazard Pond
Hazard Pond is a dam in Kent, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Buckley, Alfred, Jr. (private). It impounds the Falls River near West Greenwich.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 238 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 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 | Kent |
| Nearest City | West Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Falls River |
| Coordinates | 41.62645, -71.78207 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | BUCKLEY, ALFRED, JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04357 |
| Federal ID | RI04357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |