State Street Pond dam
State Street Pond
State Street Pond in Bristol, Rhode Island, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed to protect the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters. The earth dam, standing at 8 feet in height with a hydraulic height of 6 feet, was completed in 1988 and has a storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, making it a significant contributor to flood control efforts in the region. Despite its importance in mitigating potential hazards, the current condition of State Street Pond has not been formally assessed, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness.
Located on an unnamed stream and owned by the local government, State Street Pond plays a vital role in safeguarding the community against flooding events. While the dam's hazard potential is classified as significant, its condition assessment remains unrated, underscoring the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness measures. With a history of state regulation, permitting, and inspection, State Street Pond represents a collaborative effort between local and state agencies to manage and protect water resources in the area effectively. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the critical role that State Street Pond plays in enhancing the resilience of Bristol, Rhode Island, against potential flood risks.
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 State Street Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt River Near East Greenwich | 21 cfs | → |
| Pawtuxet River At Cranston | 170 cfs | → |
| Ten Mile River At Pawtucket Ave @ E Providence | 49 cfs | → |
| Segreganset River Near Dighton | 4 cfs | → |
| Moshassuck River At Providence | 15 cfs | → |
| Threemile River At North Dighton | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near State Street Pond.
Boat launches
- Colt Park
- Bristol Narrows
- Henry Street 1, Fall River
- Walker Farm
- Brownell Street 2, Fall River
- Jefferson Saint Extension, Fall River
Campgrounds
- Camp Hoffman
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly Ymca)
- 315 - Burlingham
- George Washington State Campground
Fishing spots
Track State Street 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 State Street Pond
Where does the data for State Street 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 State Street Pond.