Rocky Brook Reservoir
Rocky Brook Reservoir is an earth dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rocky Brook Reservoir
Rocky Brook Reservoir is a dam in Washington, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by South Kingstown, Town Of (local government). It impounds the Rocky Brook near South Kingstown.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | South Kingstown |
| River/Stream | Rocky Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.45530, -71.50694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SOUTH KINGSTOWN, TOWN OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04384 |
| Federal ID | RI04384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |