Arnold Pond
Arnold Pond is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Rhode Island, built in 1940. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Arnold Pond
Arnold Pond is a dam in Kent, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Greene Company, The (private). It impounds the Roaring Brook near Coventry.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. 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 | Kent |
| Nearest City | Coventry |
| River/Stream | Roaring Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.66817, -71.74973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | GREENE COMPANY, THE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI00605 |
| Federal ID | RI00605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |