Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam, Rhode Island, USA

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Quick Facts About Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam

Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Coordinates: 41.98959, -71.3968888
River: Burnt Swamp Brook River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth Concrete Gravity
Commissioned: 1971
Dam Height: 76 ft (23 m)
Dam Length: 2,000 ft (610 m)
Dam Capacity: 15,680 acre-ft (19,341 Ml)

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Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam Information

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam is an earth concrete gravity dam located about 1 miles from Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island.

The dam, which is on the Burnt Swamp Brook River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1971 and is currently owned by PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD.

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam Structure

The Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam is approximately 2,000 feet (610 m) long, 76 feet (23 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 11,000 acre-ft (13,568 Ml) and maximum capacity of 15,680 acre-ft (19,341 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 390 acres (158 ha) and the total catchment area is 8 square miles (21 square kilometres).

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 3100 cubic feet per second (88 cubic metres per second).

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam
Providence, Rhode Island
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 76 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,000 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 15,680 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 8 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam?

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam is in Rhode Island.

In which county is the Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam?

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam is in Providence County.

How high is the Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam?

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam is 76 feet high.

How long is the Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam?

Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam is 2,000 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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