Shoestring Mill is a dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall. 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 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 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| River/Stream | Brandy Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.81714, -71.58260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Providence Water Supply Board/city of Providence |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI04441 |
| Federal ID | RI04441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |