Hydroelectric Dams in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 8 hydroelectric dams, of which 3 carry a high hazard classification. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Falls | Providence | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1859 |
| 2 | Royal Mills Dam | Kent | 21 | High | Not Rated | 1861 |
| 3 | Hope | Providence | 19 | Significant | Poor | 1885 |
| 4 | Central Falls | Providence | 18 | Low | Poor | 1850 |
| 5 | Locustville Pond | Washington | 18 | High | Fair | 1885 |
| 6 | Blackstone | Worcester | 12 | Low | Poor | |
| 7 | Bleachery Pond | Providence | 8 | High | Fair | 1883 |
| 8 | Pawtucket Lower | Providence | 4 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1894 |