Spring Lake is a gravity dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1885. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 55 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Spring Lake
The primary purpose of Spring Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harrisville Spring Lake Campers, Inc. (private). It impounds the Herring Brook near Burrillville.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 55 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1885, 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 | Providence |
| Nearest City | Burrillville |
| River/Stream | Herring Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.97824, -71.66611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 55 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harrisville Spring Lake Campers, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI00306 |
| Federal ID | RI00306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |