Nelson Pond
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Newport |
| Nearest City | MIDDLETOWN |
| River/Stream | PARADISE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.49135, -71.26276 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NEWPORT, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |