Browning Mill Pond is an earth dam located in Washington County, Rhode Island, built in 1885. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 800 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Browning Mill Pond
The primary purpose of Browning Mill Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ri Dem Fish & Wildlife (state). It impounds the Roaring Brook near Hopkinton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1885, the structure is over a century old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Hopkinton |
| River/Stream | Roaring Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.55835, -71.69291 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ri Dem Fish & Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI01104 |
| Federal ID | RI01104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |