Keech Pond dam
Keech Pond
Keech Pond, located in Glocester, Rhode Island, is a privately-owned reservoir primarily used for recreational purposes. The dam, completed in 1952, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet. With a storage capacity of 870 acre-feet, the pond covers a surface area of 128 acres and has a drainage area of 6 square miles. The maximum discharge capacity of the dam is 435 cubic feet per second, making it a significant water resource in the area.
The dam at Keech Pond, classified as a gravity type, has a spillway width of 28 feet and a length of 800 feet. The hazard potential of the dam is considered high, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection was conducted in July 2016, with a frequency of every two years. Despite not having a formal Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, Keech Pond remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based recreational activities in the Providence, Rhode Island area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find the data on Keech Pond's infrastructure and capacity intriguing for further study and analysis.
With its picturesque location along the Chepachet River, Keech Pond offers a serene setting for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and other water-related activities. While the dam's risk assessment and management measures are not specified in the data, the pond's historical significance as a recreational hub in the region underscores its importance as a valuable water resource in Rhode Island. As climate change continues to impact water systems globally, understanding and monitoring the infrastructure at Keech Pond becomes increasingly vital for ensuring its sustainability and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Keech Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ponaganset River At South Foster | 7 cfs | → |
| Peeptoad Brook At Elmdale Rd Nr North Scituate | 2 cfs | → |
| Nipmuc River Near Harrisville | 17 cfs | → |
| Branch River At Forestdale | 68 cfs | → |
| Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale | 25 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug R At West Thompson | 225 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Keech Pond.
Boat launches
- Smith
- Pascoag Reservoir Fishing Access
- Bowdish Reservoir
- Clarkville Pond
- North Road 1060, Killingly
- Farnum Pike 334, Smithfield
Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- "The Sandpits" Private Hiking And Winter Sports Area
- Highland Campground
- Brialee
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Keech Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Keech Pond
Where does the data for Keech 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 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 Keech Pond.