Oak Swamp Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CityJOHNSTON
River/StreamDRY BROOK
Coordinates41.82576, -71.53819

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length1,310 ft
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage720 acre-ft
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Normal Storage556 acre-ft
Surface Area107 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge540 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJOHNSTON, TOWN OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDRI01601
Federal IDRI01601
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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