Town(s):
Smithfield RI
County:
Providence
Size:
25
acres
Average Depth:
7
feet
Maximum Depth:
15
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Gas Engines Prohibited
Swimming:
Unknown
Lower Sprague is a small 25 acre reservoir with high vegetation. Great for views, nature, and non-motor boat fishing. The dam is listed in the 2018 High Risk list and is owned by Breakwater Preservation Conservancy. EPA – listed as a Category 5. No boating. Good for views and fishing. Dam number 121 (Sprague Lower) in Smithfield The dam was inspected in May 2017 and DEM issued an NOV to the owner in September 2017 for the unsafe conditions. The owner did not request a hearing on the NOV. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-04/documents/2016-ri-303d-list-report.pdf
Water Quality:
Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth:
Abundant
Non-native Species:
Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum), Fanwort (Cabomba Caroliniana)
Boat Access:
None, Private Lake
Parking Spaces:
None
Shoreline Development:
25-50%
