Barberville Pond
Barberville Pond is a masonry dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1882. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Barberville Pond
The primary purpose of Barberville Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ri Dem (state). It impounds the Wood River near Hopkinton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1882, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Hopkinton |
| River/Stream | Wood River |
| Coordinates | 41.54084, -71.69618 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,523 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RI DEM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04387 |
| Federal ID | RI04387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |