Woodville Pond dam
Woodville Pond
Woodville Pond, located in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is a stunning water resource nestled along the Wood River. Built in 1933, this earth and rockfill dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 178 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. With a surface area of 27 acres and a drainage area of 85 square miles, Woodville Pond offers a serene environment for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Despite its historical significance and recreational appeal, Woodville Pond is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a low hazard potential. The dam's condition was last assessed in October 2017, raising concerns about its structural integrity and safety. Although there are no regulatory agencies overseeing its operations or inspections, the community may benefit from proactive measures to ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of this beloved water resource.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to advocate for the maintenance and preservation of Woodville Pond. By raising awareness about its condition and collaborating with local authorities, we can work towards enhancing its safety, promoting ecological conservation, and enriching the recreational opportunities it offers. Let us come together to protect and cherish Woodville Pond for generations to come.
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 Woodville Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction | 118 cfs | → |
| Wood River At Hope Valley | 76 cfs | → |
| Beaver River Near Usquepaug | 12 cfs | → |
| Pawcatuck River | 105 cfs | → |
| Usquepaug River Near Usquepaug | 40 cfs | → |
| Pendleton Hill Brook Near Clarks Falls | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodville Pond.
Boat launches
- Watchaug Pond State Boat Launch
- Chapman Pond Boat Launch
- Worden Pond State Boat Launch
- Blanchard Lane 98, Stonington
- Wyassup Lake
- Barber Pond
Campgrounds
- 315 - Burlingham
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly Ymca)
- Mystic Koa Holiday
- Camp Hoffman
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Highland Campground
Fishing spots
Track Woodville 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 Woodville Pond
Where does the data for Woodville 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 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Woodville Pond.