Ponaganset Reservoir
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | GLOCESTER |
| River/Stream | PONAGANSET RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.86777, -71.74194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1865 (161 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,657 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,657 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD/CITY OF PROVIDENCE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |