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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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Glocester |
| River/Stream | Spring Grove Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.92057, -71.65752 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 184 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04161 |
| Federal ID | RI04161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |