Jamestown Lower Reservoir

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyNewport
Nearest CityJAMESTOWN
River/StreamJAMESTOWN BROOK
Coordinates41.51107, -71.38167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge225 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJAMESTOWN, TOWN OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI04214
Federal IDRI04214
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Jamestown Reservoir 1.3 mi Significant Carr Pond 3.3 mi High Wertz + Viall Pond 3.8 mi Low Hamilton Reservoir 4.1 mi Significant Shady Lea Mill 4.5 mi High Silver Spring Lake 4.9 mi High Easton Pond North 4.9 mi High Easton Pond South 5.1 mi High Indian Lake 5.4 mi Low Secret Lake 5.7 mi Significant