Parkers Forge Pond Dam dam
Parkers Forge Pond Dam
Parkers Forge Pond Dam, located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 8 feet and a length of 198 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 14.26 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.3 acres. The dam is situated on the Winnetuxet River and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2014, Parkers Forge Pond Dam has a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it poses a moderate risk level (3) according to the data. With a history of inspections every five years, the dam is monitored for any potential risks and hazards to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and residents.
Parkers Forge Pond Dam's location in Plympton makes it a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure, providing both recreational opportunities and essential storage capacity. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial to maintain and monitor dams like Parkers Forge Pond Dam to adapt to changing conditions and ensure their resilience in the face of future challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Parkers Forge Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jones River At Kingston | 16 cfs | → |
| Taunton River Near Bridgewater | 226 cfs | → |
| Indian Head River At Hanover | 31 cfs | → |
| Threemile River At North Dighton | 83 cfs | → |
| Segreganset River Near Dighton | 5 cfs | → |
| Old Swamp River Near South Weymouth | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parkers Forge Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Monponsett Street 470-556, Halifax
- Indian Head Drive 1-307, Hanover
- Lakeside Drive 62-136, Bridgewater
- 11th Avenue 22, Wareham
- Bridge Street Norwell
- Oak Street 30, Wareham
Track Parkers Forge Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Parkers Forge Pond Dam
Where does the data for Parkers Forge Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Parkers Forge Pond Dam.