Georgiaville Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield, Rhode Island, is a picturesque reservoir situated along the Woonasquatucket River.


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Summary

This local government-owned water body serves as a recreational hotspot for residents and visitors alike, offering a surface area of 130 acres for various outdoor activities. The dam, a gravity structure completed in 1882, stands at 33 feet high and plays a crucial role in maintaining the pond's normal storage capacity of 1300 acre-feet.

Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Georgiaville Pond poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment as of October 2017. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every two years, emphasizing the need for ongoing maintenance and possible rehabilitation efforts. With a maximum discharge rate of 3773 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and stability of this aging infrastructure is paramount in safeguarding surrounding communities and the environment from potential risks associated with dam failure.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure across the globe, Georgiaville Pond serves as a prime example of the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in the face of evolving environmental challenges. With a focus on enhancing dam safety measures and conducting regular assessments, stakeholders can work together to preserve this beloved recreational destination while mitigating potential hazards and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources for future generations.

Year Completed

1882

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

130

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

34

Nid Storage

1950

Structural Height

35

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

35
       
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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.