Hughesdale Pond Upper dam
Hughesdale Pond Upper
Hughesdale Pond Upper, located in Johnston, Rhode Island, is a privately owned water resource that plays a crucial role in the local climate and ecosystem. This earth dam structure on Dry Brook serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the state, with a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. The pond has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 290 cubic feet per second, making it a significant feature in the area.
Despite its importance, Hughesdale Pond Upper is in need of attention and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam stands at a height of 21.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet, with a spillway width of 34 feet. Its surface area covers 5 acres and it has a drainage area of 3 acres. With the last inspection conducted in 2014, efforts are required to address the poor condition assessment and high hazard potential of the dam to mitigate risks and safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Hughesdale Pond Upper in the local ecosystem and the potential consequences of its deteriorating condition. As a key feature in the area, this dam requires ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and potentially rehabilitation efforts to ensure its continued functionality and safety. By addressing the identified risks and hazards, stakeholders can work towards preserving this important water resource for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Hughesdale Pond Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale | 25 cfs | → |
| Pawtuxet River At Cranston | 170 cfs | → |
| Moshassuck River At Providence | 15 cfs | → |
| Peeptoad Brook At Elmdale Rd Nr North Scituate | 1 cfs | → |
| Ten Mile River At Pawtucket Ave @ E Providence | 49 cfs | → |
| Blackstone R At Roosevelt St At Pawtucket Ri | 520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hughesdale Pond Upper.
Boat launches
- Jl Curran
- Stillhouse Cove
- Lincoln Woods
- Olney Pond
- Farnum Pike 334, Smithfield
- Sabin Point Waterfront Park
Campgrounds
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
- Camp Hoffman
- "The Sandpits" Private Hiking And Winter Sports Area
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly Ymca)
Fishing spots
Track Hughesdale 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 Hughesdale Pond Upper
Where does the data for Hughesdale 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 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 Hughesdale Pond Upper.