Pine Swamp Reservoir #1
Pine Swamp Reservoir #1 is an earth dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pine Swamp Reservoir #1
The primary purpose of Pine Swamp Reservoir #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Providence Water Supply Board/city Of Providence (local government). It impounds the Brandy Brook near Scituate.
The dam stands 4 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Scituate |
| River/Stream | Brandy Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.81733, -71.57397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 4 ft |
| Dam Height | 4 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD/CITY OF PROVIDENCE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04301 |
| Federal ID | RI04301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |