Fruit of The Loom

PAWTUXET RIVER· Kent, Rhode Island· Built 1918· Concrete· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Fruit of The Loom is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 31.5% in RI)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area197 sq mi
Max Discharge4,070 cfs
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)
NID IDRI03501

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PONTIAC ENTERPRISES LTD.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fruit of The Loom?

Fruit of The Loom is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fruit of The Loom?

Fruit of The Loom is owned by PONTIAC ENTERPRISES LTD. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fruit of The Loom built?

Fruit of The Loom was completed in 1918, making it 108 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Fruit of The Loom?

Fruit of The Loom serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fruit of The Loom?

Fruit of The Loom has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.