Clarkville Pond dam
Clarkville Pond
Clarkville Pond in Glocester, Rhode Island, is a recreational haven with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1872. This private rockfill dam boasts a height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities on its 13-acre surface area. The pond is situated along Mary Brown Brook and is regulated by the state, ensuring proper inspection and enforcement to maintain its integrity.
Despite its tranquil recreational offerings, Clarkville Pond poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being currently unrated. The dam's spillway width of 28 feet and maximum discharge capacity of 611 cubic feet per second highlight the importance of proper management and maintenance to mitigate any risks associated with potential inundation. While the pond's Emergency Action Plan status and risk assessment measures remain unclear, its location within the New England District underscores the need for continued monitoring and adherence to regulatory guidelines to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability.
As a beloved destination for water enthusiasts in Providence County, Clarkville Pond serves as a vital recreational resource that requires ongoing attention and stewardship. With its picturesque surroundings and historical significance, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental responsibility in the face of climate change challenges. By prioritizing regular inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness, stakeholders can safeguard this cherished water body for future generations to enjoy.
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 Clarkville Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Quinebaug R At West Thompson | 416 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug River At Putnam | 653 cfs | → |
| Nipmuc River Near Harrisville | 21 cfs | → |
| French R At N Grosvenordale | 175 cfs | → |
| Little River At Harrisville | 61 cfs | → |
| Ponaganset River At South Foster | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clarkville Pond.
Boat launches
- Clarkville Pond
- Bowdish Reservoir
- Quaddick Reservoir
- Pascoag Reservoir Fishing Access
- North Road 1060, Killingly
- Smith
Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Brialee
- Highland Campground
- "The Sandpits" Private Hiking And Winter Sports Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
Track Clarkville Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Clarkville Pond
Where does the data for Clarkville Pond 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 High 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 Clarkville Pond.