Melville #1
Melville #1 is a dam located in Newport County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Melville #1
Melville #1 is a dam in Newport, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Portsmouth, Town Of (local government). It impounds the East Passage-trib.
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 | Newport |
| River/Stream | East Passage-trib |
| Coordinates | 41.59242, -71.27808 |
Physical Characteristics
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | PORTSMOUTH, TOWN OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04552 |
| Federal ID | RI04552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |