Royal Mills Dam

Kent County, Rhode Island (near West Warwick)

River/Stream: South Branch Pawtuxet River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
130 ft
Reservoir Storage
15 acre-ft
Year Completed
1861
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
RI04367
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.71279, -71.51646
Age
165 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.