Nye Farm Pond dam
Nye Farm Pond
Nye Farm Pond, located in Coventry, Rhode Island, is a privately owned water resource primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. The pond, completed in 1965, has a dam height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 10 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Covering an area of 12 acres, Nye Farm Pond is fed by Bucks Horn Brook and has a spillway width of 40 feet.
Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the pond's condition assessment is rated as poor as of May 2018. It is noted that the dam is in need of maintenance and improvements to ensure its structural integrity. While the pond has a state jurisdiction, it is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting. Additionally, there is no enforcement agency overseeing the pond, raising concerns about the lack of oversight for potential risks and hazards associated with the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Nye Farm Pond presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned water source with outdated infrastructure and a need for maintenance. The pond's poor condition assessment and lack of regulation raise questions about the management and oversight of such water resources in Rhode Island. As enthusiasts consider the implications of climate change on water resources, the state of Nye Farm Pond serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and regulation to ensure the safety and sustainability of these vital assets.
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 Nye Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nooseneck River At Nooseneck | 9 cfs | → |
| Wood River Near Arcadia | 38 cfs | → |
| South Branch Pawtuxet River At Washington | 87 cfs | → |
| Ponaganset River At South Foster | 7 cfs | → |
| Peeptoad Brook At Elmdale Rd Nr North Scituate | 2 cfs | → |
| Wood River At Hope Valley | 82 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nye Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Beach Pond
- Squaw Rock Road Killingly
- Beachdale Pond
- Jl Curran
- Jeffrey Lane Griswold
- Lovell Lane 50, Canterbury
Campgrounds
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Highland Campground
- Camp Hoffman
- Mystic Koa Holiday
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Nye Farm 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 Nye Farm Pond
Where does the data for Nye Farm 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 Nye Farm Pond.