Wenscott Reservoir
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | NORTH PROVIDENCE |
| River/Stream | WEST RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.87181, -71.46357 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1865 (161 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,067 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NORTH PROVIDENCE, TOWN OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |