Bowdish Reservoir

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CityGLOCESTER
River/StreamMARY BROWN BROOK
Coordinates41.92457, -71.77817

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,026 acre-ft
Max Storage1,026 acre-ft
Normal Storage706 acre-ft
Surface Area126 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge327 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRI DEM FORESTRY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI01308
Federal IDRI01308
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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