Shoestring Mill is a dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Shoestring Mill

Shoestring Mill is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Providence Water Supply Board/city Of Providence (local government). It impounds the Brandy Brook.

The dam stands 20 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2014. That was over 11 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
River/StreamBrandy Brook
Coordinates41.81714, -71.58260

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft

Ownership & Safety

OwnerPROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD/CITY OF PROVIDENCE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/08/2014
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI04441
Federal IDRI04441
More InfoState Dam Safety Program