Chopmist Fire Tower
US 1016, RI 5
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1016, RI 5 (view other lookouts in United States, Rhode Island) |
| Date Registered | September 2, 2014 |
| Nominated by | Henry Isenberg |
| Location | Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 50.474' W 071° 40.190' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 50' 28" W 071° 40' 11" N 41.841236° W 071.669836° |
| Elevation | 730 ft (223 m) |
| Built | 1946 |
| Administered by | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management |
| Cooperators | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management |
Description
The current tower is the third one on this site. The original wooden tower was located on the southeastern corner of the lot and was replaced by a steel tower in 1946 in approximately the same location as the current tower.
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Visit Reports
December 15, 2016: Gil Woodside
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Not Applicable |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | Not Applicable |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Stairs a bit soft on the last 2 flights. Remnants of a large bird nest on stairs directly under the cab. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | Old Dept of Environmental Management radio antenna still on cab. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | There is a perimeter fence and the cab access door is locked. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |
Photos |
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Photo courtesy of Gil Woodside |
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November 20, 2016: Jack Kelley
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | No Response |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | As far as Rhode Island towers go, Chopmist Hill is in the top 2 best condition towers. The shingles on the cab should be replaced in some places, but otherwise the tower looks good. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | There are many cell towers behind the lookout, and a few radio dishes are on the tower itself. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No |
Photos |
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Photo courtesy of Jack Kelley |
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June 10, 2015: Gil Woodside
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | No Response |
| Comments: | Fair condition. Cracked glass, stairs a bit soft. Cabin need shingles replaces is spots and paint. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | A couple of antennas on the cab and the tower site next to the fire tower has been expanded. |
Access and Signs |
|
| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
|
| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |