Bouchar Farm Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bouchar Farm Pond in Kent, Rhode Island, is a private dam with a significant hazard potential that serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and stock or small fish pond.


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Summary

Constructed in 1951, this earth dam has a height of 7.4 feet and a hydraulic height of 5 feet, with a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. The pond is regulated by the state of Rhode Island, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Located on Hardig Brook in West Warwick, Bouchar Farm Pond is managed for fire protection and recreational purposes, providing valuable water resources for the local community. The dam has a spillway width of 5 feet and has not been modified in recent years. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the hazard potential is considered significant, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to prevent any potential risks. With its historical significance and vital role in water resource management, Bouchar Farm Pond is a valuable asset for both the environment and the community it serves.

Year Completed

1951

Dam Length

7

Dam Height

7.4

River Or Stream

HARDIG BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

5

Nid Storage

37

Structural Height

7

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

7
       
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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.