Mill Pond
Mill Pond is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Rhode Island, built in 1800. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mill Pond
Mill Pond is a dam in Kent, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Concordia Manufacturing Llc (private). It impounds the Pawtuxet River-south Branch near Coventry.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 462 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 68 square miles. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Coventry |
| River/Stream | Pawtuxet River-south Branch |
| Coordinates | 41.69554, -71.54697 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 462 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 462 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 68 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CONCORDIA MANUFACTURING LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI00607 |
| Federal ID | RI00607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |