Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam dam
Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam
Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam, located in Plainville, Massachusetts, was completed in 1940 with a primary purpose of recreation. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet, with a hydraulic height of 6 feet, and a length of 100 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 150 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts and is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the risk assessment for Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam indicates a moderate risk level. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and is situated on a tributary of the Stop River. The surrounding area boasts a drainage area of 0.36 square miles, making it an important ecological and recreational resource for the region. The dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are currently unlisted, suggesting potential areas for improvement in the future.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for stakeholders to ensure that the dam's emergency action plan is up to date and meets guidelines for effective response. With Joseph P. Kennedy III serving as the representative for the area, there is a level of federal oversight that complements the state's regulatory efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and management of dams like Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of these vital water infrastructure assets in the face of a changing climate.
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 Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Charles River At Medway | 74 cfs | → |
| Wading River Near Norton | 26 cfs | → |
| Neponset River At Norwood | 21 cfs | → |
| Blackstone River At Woonsocket | 441 cfs | → |
| East Branch Neponset River At Canton | 25 cfs | → |
| Blackstone R At Roosevelt St At Pawtucket Ri | 459 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam.
Track Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rabbitt Hill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Rabbitt Hill 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 Low 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.
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