Waterman Lake

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CitySMITHFIELD
River/StreamSTILLWATER RIVER
Coordinates41.87833, -71.57667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length4,630 ft
Year Completed1837 (189 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,750 acre-ft
Max Storage3,750 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,430 acre-ft
Surface Area270 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge4,422 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITIZENS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WATERMAN LAKE, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI03103
Federal IDRI03103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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