Potowomut Pond is an earth dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1885. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 294 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Potowomut Pond
The primary purpose of Potowomut Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ri Dem Fish & Wildlife (state). It impounds the Potowomut River near North Kingstown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 294 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1885, the structure is over a century 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 | Potowomut River |
| Coordinates | 41.63014, -71.45399 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ri Dem Fish & Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI02304 |
| Federal ID | RI02304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |