Gale Farm Pond Upper dam
Gale Farm Pond Upper
Gale Farm Pond Upper, also known as Sen. Gale Upper Pond, is a privately owned water resource located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. This reservoir serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a habitat for small fish. Built in 1950, this Earth dam stands at a height of 10.5 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet.
The dam, which is regulated by the state of Rhode Island, has a significant hazard potential and is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The pond has a surface area of 4 acres and is fed by the Maskerchugg River-West Branch. With a spillway width of 14 feet, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 68 cubic feet per second.
Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it plays a vital role in providing water resources for the local area and supporting wildlife. With its picturesque location and important functions, Gale Farm Pond Upper is a key feature in the water resource and climate landscape of Kent County, Rhode Island.
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 Gale Farm Pond Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt River Near East Greenwich | 31 cfs | → |
| South Branch Pawtuxet River At Washington | 93 cfs | → |
| Pawtuxet River At Cranston | 195 cfs | → |
| Nooseneck River At Nooseneck | 12 cfs | → |
| Queen R At Liberty Rd At Liberty Ri | 19 cfs | → |
| Chipuxet River At West Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gale Farm Pond Upper.
Boat launches
- Goddard Park
- Robert Avenue 1, Warwick
- Oakland Beach
- Jl Curran
- Stillhouse Cove
- Sabin Point Waterfront Park
Campgrounds
- Camp Hoffman
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly Ymca)
- 315 - Burlingham
- George Washington State Campground
- Mystic Koa Holiday
Fishing spots
Track Gale Farm Pond Upper 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 Gale Farm Pond Upper
Where does the data for Gale Farm Pond Upper 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 Gale Farm Pond Upper.