Valley Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CityCentral Falls
River/StreamBlackstone River
Coordinates41.89910, -71.38950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1859 (167 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area446 sq mi
Max Discharge17,288 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGelardin/Bruner/Cott, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/10/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDRI00401
Federal IDRI00401
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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