List of dams and reservoirs in Rhode Island facts for kids
This article is about dams and reservoirs in Rhode Island. Dams are big walls built across rivers to hold back water, creating a large lake called a reservoir. These reservoirs are very important because they store water for drinking, farming, and sometimes even for making electricity.
In Rhode Island, dams and reservoirs help manage water resources for many towns and cities. A "major dam" is usually very tall, about 50 feet (15 meters) high, and can hold a lot of water – enough to fill over 5,000 football fields with one foot of water! Some dams are considered major even if they are not as tall, as long as they can hold a huge amount of water, like 25,000 football fields worth.
Dams and Reservoirs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has several important dams and reservoirs. Here are some of them:
- The Diamond Hill Reservoir Dam helps create the Diamond Hill Reservoir. This reservoir is located near the city of Pawtucket.
- The Gainer Memorial Dam is part of the Scituate Reservoir, which is a very important water source for the city of Providence.
- The Manville Dam is located on the Blackstone River.
See also
- List of dam removals in Rhode Island
