Royal Mills Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyKent
Nearest CityWest Warwick
River/StreamSouth Branch Pawtuxet River
Coordinates41.71279, -71.51646

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1861 (165 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area73 sq mi
Max Discharge6,100 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerJG Royal Mill, LLC & JJH Royal Mill, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDRI04367
Federal IDRI04367
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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