Bowdish Lower
Bowdish Lower is a dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bowdish Lower
Bowdish Lower is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Schmidt, Lynda J (private). It impounds the Mary Brown Brook near Glocester.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Rhode Island dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Glocester |
| River/Stream | Mary Brown Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.92377, -71.78228 |
Physical Characteristics
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | SCHMIDT, LYNDA J |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04519 |
| Federal ID | RI04519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |