Belleville Pond dam
Belleville Pond
Belleville Pond is a picturesque reservoir located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, nestled along the Annaquatucket River. Managed by the local government, this dam structure serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. With a dam height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 461 acre-feet, Belleville Pond provides a tranquil escape for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.
Constructed in 1800, the rockfill dam at Belleville Pond boasts a structural height of 8 feet and a length of 600 feet, creating a surface area of 108 acres for recreational use. With a maximum discharge capacity of 328 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital component in managing water resources and ensuring the safety of the surrounding community. Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition of Belleville Pond has not been officially rated, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its integrity for future generations to enjoy.
Situated within the Washington County region of Rhode Island, Belleville Pond stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. With its idyllic setting and diverse recreational opportunities, this beloved reservoir serves as a valuable asset for both locals and visitors alike, showcasing the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in enhancing quality of life and promoting environmental stewardship in the face of a changing climate.
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 Belleville Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Queen R At Liberty Rd At Liberty Ri | 15 cfs | → |
| Hunt River Near East Greenwich | 22 cfs | → |
| Chipuxet River At West Kingston | 8 cfs | → |
| Usquepaug River Near Usquepaug | 40 cfs | → |
| Beaver River Near Usquepaug | 12 cfs | → |
| Nooseneck River At Nooseneck | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Belleville Pond.
Boat launches
- Indian Lake State Boat Launch
- Fort Getty
- Barber Pond
- Goddard Park
- Jamestown
- Sandy Bottom Shores Drive Peacedale
Campgrounds
- Camp Hoffman
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly Ymca)
- 315 - Burlingham
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Mystic Koa Holiday
- George Washington State Campground
Fishing spots
Track Belleville 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 Belleville Pond
Where does the data for Belleville 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 Belleville Pond.