Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 dam
Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2
Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 in Glocester, Rhode Island, is a state-owned Fish and Wildlife Pond designed by the USDA NRCS, with a dam completed in 1965. The primary purpose of this Earth dam is to support fish and wildlife habitats, as well as recreational activities. With a height of 7.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet, the dam has a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Located along Cady Brook, this 180-foot-long dam has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 21 feet and vertical lift outlet gates. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its integrity and safety. The surrounding area covers approximately 16 acres, providing a serene wetland ecosystem that supports diverse wildlife and offers recreational opportunities for visitors.
Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 serves as an essential water resource in Providence County, Rhode Island, contributing to the conservation of natural habitats and enhancing the overall ecological health of the region. With its strategic location and structural design, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels, supporting biodiversity, and providing a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
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 Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Quinebaug River At Putnam | 505 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug R At West Thompson | 329 cfs | → |
| Little River At Harrisville | 43 cfs | → |
| Ponaganset River At South Foster | 6 cfs | → |
| French R At N Grosvenordale | 130 cfs | → |
| Nipmuc River Near Harrisville | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2.
Boat launches
- Clarkville Pond
- Bowdish Reservoir
- North Road 1060, Killingly
- Quaddick Reservoir
- Pascoag Reservoir Fishing Access
- Smith
Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Brialee
- Highland Campground
- Wilderness Lake Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
Track Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 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 Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2
Where does the data for Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 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 Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2.