Creamer Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stafford Cook Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Creamer is a privately owned dam located in Newport, Rhode Island, along the Sakonnet River.
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Summary
This dam is regulated by the state and has undergone inspections, with the last assessment in October 2017 rating its condition as poor and its hazard potential as high. The dam has a spillway width of 0 and a normal storage capacity of 0.
Despite its poor condition, Creamer has not been modified or updated in recent years, raising concerns about its ability to withstand potential climate-related events. With a high hazard potential and inadequate emergency preparedness measures in place, this dam poses a significant risk to the surrounding area. It is crucial for authorities to prioritize the maintenance and improvement of Creamer to ensure the safety and resilience of the community in the face of changing environmental conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to advocate for the proper management and upkeep of structures like Creamer to mitigate risks associated with aging infrastructure and climate change. By staying informed and raising awareness about the condition of dams like Creamer, we can work towards building a more sustainable and resilient water management system that can withstand the challenges posed by a changing climate.
River Or Stream |
SAKONNET RIVER-TRIB |
Hazard Potential |
High |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Creamer
Henry Street 1, Fall River