Millbrook Pond dam
Millbrook Pond
Millbrook Pond, also known as Hopkins Pond, is a private recreational water resource located in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. The pond was completed in 1895 and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 35 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. It is situated along the Congdon River, with a dam height of 7 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet, providing a serene environment for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Millbrook Pond is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a low hazard potential. The dam, constructed as a rockfill type, has a structural height of 8 feet and a spillway width of 12 feet. While the pond has not been modified in recent years, its maintenance and inspection frequency are lacking. Ensuring the safety and sustainability of this water resource is crucial for preserving its ecological integrity and recreational opportunities for future generations.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the assessment and management of structures like Millbrook Pond. With its location in a picturesque setting and its potential for outdoor recreation, efforts to address the maintenance and safety concerns of the pond can help protect its ecosystem and provide a resilient water source in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Millbrook Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nooseneck River At Nooseneck | 9 cfs | → |
| Queen R At Liberty Rd At Liberty Ri | 15 cfs | → |
| Wood River Near Arcadia | 36 cfs | → |
| Beaver River Near Usquepaug | 12 cfs | → |
| South Branch Pawtuxet River At Washington | 87 cfs | → |
| Usquepaug River Near Usquepaug | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Millbrook Pond.
Boat launches
- Barber Pond
- Beach Pond
- Goddard Park
- Jl Curran
- Sandy Bottom Shores Drive Peacedale
- Indian Lake State Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Camp Hoffman
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly Ymca)
- 315 - Burlingham
- Mystic Koa Holiday
- George Washington State Campground
Fishing spots
Track Millbrook Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Millbrook Pond
Where does the data for Millbrook 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 Low 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 Millbrook Pond.