Stillwater Mill Pond

STILLWATER RIVER· Providence, Rhode Island· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 66.7% in RI)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge1,051 cfs
NID IDRI04322

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

VAUGHN DANIEL S.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stillwater Mill Pond?

Stillwater 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 Stillwater Mill Pond?

Stillwater Mill Pond is owned by VAUGHN DANIEL S. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stillwater Mill Pond?

Stillwater 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 Stillwater Mill Pond?

Stillwater Mill Pond has a dam height of 15 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.