Todd's Pond dam
Todd's Pond
Todd's Pond, located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the state with a dam height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet. This Earth-type dam has a length of 285 feet and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 41 acre-feet. The pond is fed by Cherry Brook and has a drainage area of 1 square mile, with a maximum discharge of 143 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Todd's Pond is in fair condition as of its last assessment in 2017. The dam's spillway width is 24 feet, and it has no associated locks. The structure has been inspected periodically, with the most recent inspection taking place in October 2010. While the pond currently meets regulatory requirements, its emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Todd's Pond serves as a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and water management. Its location in Providence County, Rhode Island, its design features, and its regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into the complexities of maintaining and monitoring such critical water resources. As an Earth-type dam with a modest storage capacity, Todd's Pond illustrates the balance between human development and environmental stewardship in sustaining vital water sources.
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 Todd's Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Branch River At Forestdale | 120 cfs | → |
| Blackstone River At Woonsocket | 717 cfs | → |
| Nipmuc River Near Harrisville | 27 cfs | → |
| Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale | 32 cfs | → |
| Peeptoad Brook At Elmdale Rd Nr North Scituate | 3 cfs | → |
| Blackstone R At Roosevelt St At Pawtucket Ri | 786 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Todd's Pond.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
- "The Sandpits" Private Hiking And Winter Sports Area
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Minha Casa
- Camp Christina Entrance
Fishing spots
Track Todd's 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 Todd's Pond
Where does the data for Todd's 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 Todd's Pond.