Ross Pond
Ross Pond is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ross Pond
The primary purpose of Ross Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George E.binns Living Trust & Nancy F. Binns, Trustee (private). It impounds the Clear River-trib near Burrillville.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet.
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. 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 | Clear River-trib |
| Coordinates | 41.96375, -71.71854 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEORGE E.BINNS LIVING TRUST & NANCY F. BINNS, TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04026 |
| Federal ID | RI04026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |