Old Stone Dam, Man-made waterfall, Hope Valley RI
N 41° 30.193 W 071° 42.978
19T E 273290 N 4598183
Man-made waterfall.
Waymark Code: WM4W99
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2008
Views: 44
The Historical Marker at this site provides this information:
Old Stone Dam
Circa 1765
This dam, typical of those found in some areas of the English countryside, was erected about 1765. Later, two mills, one on either side of the river, used the waterpower to turn wheels for manufacturing. The remains of one of the sluiceways are still visible immeidate to this sign. Originally called Carpenter's Mills, the dam now sits between the towns of Hopkinton on the West and Richmond on the East.
Location of the waterfall:
Corner of Mechanic St and Nichols Lane
Hope Valley, RI USA
02832
Flow dates: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Type / features of structure: Dam
Estimated height in feet: 10
Coordinates of parking: Not Listed
Fees: Not Listed
Estimated height in meters: Not Listed
Estimated width in feet: Not Listed
Estimated width in meters: Not Listed
River/stream/lake/reservoir: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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