Shady Lea Mill
Shady Lea Mill is a dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Shady Lea Mill
Shady Lea Mill is a dam in Washington, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Reisert Realty Corporation (private). It impounds the Mattatuxet River.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2014. That was 11 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Rhode Island dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Mattatuxet River |
| Coordinates | 41.53373, -71.46357 |
Physical Characteristics
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | REISERT REALTY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04500 |
| Federal ID | RI04500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |