Warren Reservoir Upper
Warren Reservoir Upper is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Rhode Island, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Warren Reservoir Upper
The primary purpose of Warren Reservoir Upper is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bristol County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Kickamuit River near Warren.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Warren |
| River/Stream | Kickamuit River |
| Coordinates | 41.73992, -71.25926 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,733 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI03402 |
| Federal ID | RI03402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |