Simmons Lower Reservoir

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CityJOHNSTON
River/StreamCEDAR SWAMP BROOK
Coordinates41.79115, -71.50913

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage317 acre-ft
Max Storage317 acre-ft
Normal Storage264 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge438 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerJOHNSTON, TOWN OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/09/2010
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDRI01607
Federal IDRI01607
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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