Woonsocket Falls Dam Falls - Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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BruceS
N 41° 59.966 W 071° 31.052
19T E 291494 N 4652779
Natural waterfalls dammed thus creating a man-made falls in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Waymark Code: WM50YT
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2008
Views: 23
The Woonsocket Falls Dam on the Blackstone River was built in 1960. The dam has a height of 23 feet and a length of 268 feet. The dam was placed replacing earlier dams in its location for flood control, drinking water and electric power generation.
Location of the waterfall:
Main Street
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Flow dates: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Type / features of structure: Dam
Estimated height in feet: 23
Estimated width in feet: 268
River/stream/lake/reservoir: Blackstone River
Coordinates of parking: Not Listed
Fees: Not Listed
Estimated height in meters: Not Listed
Estimated width in meters: Not Listed
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