Peace Dale Pond dam
Peace Dale Pond
Peace Dale Pond, also known as Saugatucket Pond, is a private water resource located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. This historic dam, completed in 1847, serves as a critical structure on the Saugatucket River, with a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet and a normal storage of 270 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a spillway width of 60 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 590 cubic feet per second.
Despite its rich history, Peace Dale Pond is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment. The last inspection in November 2017 revealed the need for significant improvements to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. With its location in a densely populated area and the potential risks associated with a failing dam, efforts to address these concerns through regular inspections and maintenance are crucial to protect both the surrounding community and the local ecosystem.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Peace Dale Pond to be a fascinating case study in the maintenance and regulation of aging infrastructure. As a private dam under state jurisdiction, the responsibility for its upkeep falls on the owner, highlighting the importance of proactive management to mitigate potential risks. With its rich history and critical role in water management, Peace Dale Pond serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and opportunities in ensuring the sustainability of our water resources in the face of climate change and increasing demands on our infrastructure.
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 Peace Dale Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chipuxet River At West Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| Usquepaug River Near Usquepaug | 42 cfs | → |
| Pawcatuck River | 103 cfs | → |
| Queen R At Liberty Rd At Liberty Ri | 15 cfs | → |
| Beaver River Near Usquepaug | 13 cfs | → |
| Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction | 124 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peace Dale Pond.
Boat launches
- Sandy Bottom Shores Drive Peacedale
- Indian Lake State Boat Launch
- Monahan's Dock
- Tucker Pond
- Worden Pond State Boat Launch
- Barber Pond
Campgrounds
- Camp Hoffman
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly Ymca)
- 315 - Burlingham
- Mystic Koa Holiday
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Peace Dale 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 Peace Dale Pond
Where does the data for Peace Dale 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 Peace Dale Pond.