Harris Pond

Harris Pond is a dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Harris Pond

Harris Pond is a dam in Washington, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Carapezza, Edward (private). It impounds the Tomaquag Brook-trib near Hopkinton.

The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyWashington
Nearest CityHopkinton
River/StreamTomaquag Brook-trib
Coordinates41.46131, -71.75591

Physical Characteristics

NID Height5 ft
Dam Height5 ft
Dam Length900 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3 acre-ft
Max Storage3 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

OwnerCARAPEZZA, EDWARD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI04197
Federal IDRI04197
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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