Grist Mill Apartments
Grist Mill Apartments is a dam located in Kent County, Rhode Island. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Grist Mill Apartments
Grist Mill Apartments is a dam in Kent, Rhode Island. It impounds the Hardig Brook.
The dam stands 16 feet tall.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2016. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
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 | Kent |
| River/Stream | Hardig Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.69958, -71.46789 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04555 |
| Federal ID | RI04555 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |