Creamer
Creamer is a dam located in Newport County, Rhode Island. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Creamer
Creamer is a dam in Newport, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Lecomte, Elizabeth A. (private). It impounds the Sakonnet River-trib.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Newport |
| River/Stream | Sakonnet River-trib |
| Coordinates | 41.63739, -71.20396 |
Physical Characteristics
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | LECOMTE, ELIZABETH A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04534 |
| Federal ID | RI04534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |