Wertz + Viall Pond
Wertz + Viall Pond is a rockfill dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wertz + Viall Pond
The primary purpose of Wertz + Viall Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ridem Fish And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Wannachecomecut Brook near North Kingstown.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | North Kingstown |
| River/Stream | Wannachecomecut Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.54097, -71.44336 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 284 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RIDEM FISH AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI02302 |
| Federal ID | RI02302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |