Keech Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Keech Pond, located in Glocester, Rhode Island, is a privately-owned reservoir primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1952, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet. With a storage capacity of 870 acre-feet, the pond covers a surface area of 128 acres and has a drainage area of 6 square miles. The maximum discharge capacity of the dam is 435 cubic feet per second, making it a significant water resource in the area.

The dam at Keech Pond, classified as a gravity type, has a spillway width of 28 feet and a length of 800 feet. The hazard potential of the dam is considered high, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection was conducted in July 2016, with a frequency of every two years. Despite not having a formal Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, Keech Pond remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based recreational activities in the Providence, Rhode Island area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find the data on Keech Pond's infrastructure and capacity intriguing for further study and analysis.

With its picturesque location along the Chepachet River, Keech Pond offers a serene setting for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and other water-related activities. While the dam's risk assessment and management measures are not specified in the data, the pond's historical significance as a recreational hub in the region underscores its importance as a valuable water resource in Rhode Island. As climate change continues to impact water systems globally, understanding and monitoring the infrastructure at Keech Pond becomes increasingly vital for ensuring its sustainability and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

CHEPACHET RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

128

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

6

Nid Storage

870

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

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.