Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2
Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2
The primary purpose of Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ri Dem Fish & Wildlife (state). It impounds the Cady Brook near Glocester.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Glocester |
| River/Stream | Cady Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.90189, -71.79575 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RI DEM FISH & WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04179 |
| Federal ID | RI04179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |