Greenville Mill Pond

STILLWATER RIVER· Providence, Rhode Island· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Greenville Mill Pond is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 71.6% in RI)
Dam Length440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge420 cfs
NID IDRI04324

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

GREENVILLE PROPERTIES, INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Greenville Mill Pond?

Greenville Mill Pond 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 Greenville Mill Pond?

Greenville Mill Pond is owned by GREENVILLE PROPERTIES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Greenville Mill Pond?

Greenville Mill Pond 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 Greenville Mill Pond?

Greenville Mill Pond has a dam height of 16 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.