Mill

Mill is a dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Mill

Mill is a dam in Washington, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by New Shoreham, Town Of (local government). It impounds the Mill Tail Brook.

The dam stands 8 feet tall.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyWashington
River/StreamMill Tail Brook
Coordinates41.17246, -71.56479

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft

Ownership & Safety

OwnerNEW SHOREHAM, TOWN OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI04556
Federal IDRI04556
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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