Slocum Woods
Slocum Woods is a dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Slocum Woods
The primary purpose of Slocum Woods is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Slocum Woods Homeowner's Association (private). It impounds the Chipuxet River-trib.
Completed in 1993, the dam is 33 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Rhode Island dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Chipuxet River-trib |
| Coordinates | 41.52396, -71.51072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SLOCUM WOODS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04486 |
| Federal ID | RI04486 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |