Central Falls

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CityCENTRAL FALLS
River/StreamBLACKSTONE RIVER
Coordinates41.88774, -71.38020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length220 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area473 sq mi
Max Discharge17,300 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerRI DEM
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDRI00402
Federal IDRI00402
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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