Flat River Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyKent
Nearest CityCOVENTRY
River/StreamPAWTUXET RIVER-SOUTH BRANCH
Coordinates41.69444, -71.59473

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1873 (153 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12,650 acre-ft
Max Storage12,650 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,195 acre-ft
Surface Area950 acres
Drainage Area58 sq mi
Max Discharge12,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerQUIDNICK RESERVOIR COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI00601
Federal IDRI00601
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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