John L Curran Upper Reservoir
Providence County, Rhode Island30 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from RIDEM for this lake.
- Impaired · Mercury
- 24 ft max depth
- Public access
John L Curran Upper Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island has water-quality measurements published by RIDEM, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 30 acres.
John L Curran Upper Reservoir is a 30-acre lake in Providence County, Rhode Island with a maximum depth of 24 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What John L Curran Upper Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. John L Curran Upper Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether John L Curran Upper Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for John L Curran Upper Reservoir
These are the measurements RIDEM publishes for John L Curran Upper Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
24 ft
Surface area
30 acres
Shoreline
1.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by RIDEM
Recreation & Access
- John L Curran Fishing AccessPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
John L Curran Upper Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Fish consumption.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit RI0006016L-02 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about John L Curran Upper Reservoir
Where is John L Curran Upper Reservoir?
- John L Curran Upper Reservoir is a lake in Providence County, Rhode Island. Its water-quality measurements are published by RIDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of John L Curran Upper Reservoir?
- John L Curran Upper Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island has water-quality measurements published by RIDEM, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 30 acres.
Is John L Curran Upper Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. John L Curran Upper Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is John L Curran Upper Reservoir?
- John L Curran Upper Reservoir has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 30 acres.
Are there boat ramps on John L Curran Upper Reservoir?
- John L Curran Upper Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include John L Curran Fishing Access. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at John L Curran Upper Reservoir?
- John L Curran Upper Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Rhode Island's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for John L Curran Upper Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory