Snakeskin Pond

Snakeskin Pond is a dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Snakeskin Pond

Snakeskin Pond is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. It impounds the Spring Grove Brook near Glocester.

The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.

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.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CityGlocester
River/StreamSpring Grove Brook
Coordinates41.92057, -71.65752

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length100 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge184 cfs

Ownership & Safety

Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDRI04161
Federal IDRI04161
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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