Harrisville Mill Pond Dam - Harrisville RI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 57.944 W 071° 40.492
19T E 278346 N 4649432
During its day the dam was constructed with high quality workmanship and considered one of the best built dams in Rhode Island.
Waymark Code: WM12P0M
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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William Tinkham owned the mill and water privilege from the 1850s to the early 1900s. In 1857, Tinkham hired Joseph Blanchard to rebuild the dam at a cost of $6,000. The new dam was made of granite and cement. It was 140-feet-long, 18-feet-high and 22-feet thick at the base. It was constructed with high quality workmanship and considered one of the best built dams in Rhode Island.

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Waterway where the dam is located: Harrisville Pond / Clear River

Main use of the Water Dam: Other

Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete

Height of Dam: 18 feet

Date built: 01/01/1857

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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