Stafford is a dam located in Newport County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 5 ft5 ft tall and 200 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stafford
The primary purpose of Stafford is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Sucker Brook near Tiverton.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 486 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Newport |
| Nearest City | Tiverton |
| River/Stream | Sucker Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.65501, -71.16035 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 486 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04586 |
| Federal ID | RI04586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |