Gale Farm Pond Upper
Gale Farm Pond Upper is an earth dam located in Kent County, Rhode Island, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gale Farm Pond Upper
The primary purpose of Gale Farm Pond Upper is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Grandchamp, Raymond F. (private). It impounds the Maskerchugg River-west Branch near East Greenwich.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | East Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Maskerchugg River-west Branch |
| Coordinates | 41.65645, -71.47932 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | GRANDCHAMP, RAYMOND F. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04106 |
| Federal ID | RI04106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |