Black Rock Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyKent
Nearest CityWEST WARWICK
River/StreamBLACKROCK BROOK
Coordinates41.72004, -71.55370

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge262 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHOLIDAY PRODUCTS INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDRI00610
Federal IDRI00610
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Pearce Pond 0.8 mi High Arkwright Pond 0.8 mi Low Harris Pond 0.8 mi Low Hope 0.9 mi Significant Upper Pond 1.1 mi Significant Clarke's Pond Upper 1.2 mi High Middle Pond 1.4 mi Significant Curran Lower Reservoir 1.6 mi High Mill Pond 1.7 mi Significant Quidnick Pond Upper 1.8 mi Low