Mill Pond
Mill Pond is an earth dam located in Newport County, Rhode Island, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mill Pond
The primary purpose of 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 O'keefe, Dennis, Trust (private). It impounds the Adamsville Brook near Tiverton.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Newport |
| Nearest City | Tiverton |
| River/Stream | Adamsville Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.57501, -71.13689 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | O'KEEFE, DENNIS, TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04390 |
| Federal ID | RI04390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |