Stafford
Stafford is a dam located in Newport County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Stafford
The primary purpose of Stafford is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Sucker Brook near Tiverton.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 486 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Newport |
| Nearest City | Tiverton |
| River/Stream | Sucker Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.65501, -71.16035 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 486 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04586 |
| Federal ID | RI04586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |