Blackstone
Blackstone is a dam located in Worcester County, Rhode Island. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blackstone
The primary purpose of Blackstone is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Dart Industries (tupperware) (private). It impounds the Blackstone River near North Smithfield.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 261 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | North Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Blackstone River |
| Coordinates | 42.01425, -71.55340 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 261 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | DART INDUSTRIES (TUPPERWARE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI83001 |
| Federal ID | RI83001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |