Pawtucket Lower

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Nearest CityPawtucket
River/StreamBlackstone River
Coordinates41.87690, -71.38270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height4 ft
Dam Height4 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1894 (132 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3 acre-ft
Max Storage3 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area478 sq mi
Max Discharge1,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGravity Renewables, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI04271
Federal IDRI04271
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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