Hoxie Farm Pond dam
Hoxie Farm Pond
Hoxie Farm Pond, located in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is a state-regulated water resource with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Built in 1951, this earth dam stands at a height of 5 feet and has a structural height of 7 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, this 4-acre pond plays a crucial role in water management in the area.
Managed by the state regulatory agency DS, Hoxie Farm Pond has a significant hazard potential and is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway width of 30 feet allows for controlled discharge of up to 110 cubic feet per second in case of heavy rainfall or flooding. As a key feature in the local landscape, this pond provides not only water for fire protection and fish stocking but also contributes to the overall ecological health of the area by supporting diverse wildlife and vegetation.
With its picturesque setting and important role in water management, Hoxie Farm Pond stands as a testament to the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the careful design and management of this pond, which serves multiple purposes while also prioritizing safety and environmental conservation. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of structures like Hoxie Farm Pond become increasingly crucial in ensuring a sustainable future for both humans and the ecosystem.
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 Hoxie Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River At Hope Valley | 76 cfs | → |
| Pendleton Hill Brook Near Clarks Falls | 4 cfs | → |
| Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction | 118 cfs | → |
| Beaver River Near Usquepaug | 12 cfs | → |
| Wood River Near Arcadia | 36 cfs | → |
| Pawcatuck River | 105 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hoxie Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Wyassup Lake
- Chapman Pond Boat Launch
- Beach Pond
- Watchaug Pond State Boat Launch
- Blanchard Lane 98, Stonington
- Glasgo Pond State Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Mystic Koa Holiday
- 315 - Burlingham
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly Ymca)
- Camp Hoffman
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Highland Campground
Fishing spots
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Track Hoxie Farm Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Hoxie Farm Pond
Where does the data for Hoxie Farm 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 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 Hoxie Farm Pond.