Central Falls
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | CENTRAL FALLS |
| River/Stream | BLACKSTONE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.88774, -71.38020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 473 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | RI DEM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |