Sucker Brook Bridge Pond dam
Sucker Brook Bridge Pond
Sucker Brook Bridge Pond, located in Glocester, Rhode Island, is a state-regulated dam with a significant hazard potential. The dam, primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply, stands at a height of 12.6 feet with a hydraulic height of 4 feet and a structural height of 16 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 9 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 3 acres and draining an area of 3 acres.
The dam, constructed of earth and concrete, was last inspected in October 2013, with a recommended inspection frequency of 5 years. Despite being labeled as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the dam's hazard potential underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. With a spillway width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 242 cubic feet per second, Sucker Brook Bridge Pond serves as a critical water resource in the region, highlighting the intersection of water management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities against potential risks.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of structures like Sucker Brook Bridge Pond become increasingly vital. With a state-regulated status and a hazard potential deemed significant, the dam's role in flood control and water management underscores the need for ongoing assessment and risk mitigation efforts. By staying vigilant and proactive in addressing potential vulnerabilities, communities can better adapt to changing climate conditions and ensure the long-term sustainability of their water resources.
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 Sucker Brook Bridge Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nipmuc River Near Harrisville | 17 cfs | → |
| Peeptoad Brook At Elmdale Rd Nr North Scituate | 2 cfs | → |
| Branch River At Forestdale | 68 cfs | → |
| Ponaganset River At South Foster | 7 cfs | → |
| Blackstone River At Woonsocket | 441 cfs | → |
| Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sucker Brook Bridge Pond.
Boat launches
- Smith
- Pascoag Reservoir Fishing Access
- Bowdish Reservoir
- Clarkville Pond
- Farnum Pike 334, Smithfield
- Quaddick Reservoir
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
- Brialee
- Highland Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Sucker Brook Bridge Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Sucker Brook Bridge Pond
Where does the data for Sucker Brook Bridge 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 Sucker Brook Bridge Pond.