David King Farm Pond
David King Farm Pond is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About David King Farm Pond
The primary purpose of David King Farm Pond 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 King, Gary A (private). It impounds the Spring Grove Brook near Glocester.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Glocester |
| River/Stream | Spring Grove Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.90029, -71.64946 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 77 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KING, GARY A |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04184 |
| Federal ID | RI04184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |