Peeptoad Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Peeptoad Pond, also known as Harrisdale Pond, is a local government-owned water resource located in Scituate, Rhode Island.


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Summary

This pond is regulated by the state and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. With a dam height of 11 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet, Peeptoad Pond serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.

The pond covers a surface area of 9 acres and has a drainage area of 4 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 620 cubic feet per second. It has a spillway width of 10 feet and a significant hazard potential. Despite being not rated for its condition assessment, Peeptoad Pond has an inspection frequency of 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in April 2014. The emergency action plan status and risk assessment for the pond are currently unknown.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Peeptoad Pond can appreciate its role in local water management and its significance in the surrounding ecosystem. With its unique design as an earth dam and concrete structure, this pond provides valuable storage capacity and supports various ecological functions. Monitoring and maintaining the pond's integrity are crucial for ensuring its safety and sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management challenges.

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

PEEPTOAD BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

8

Drainage Area

4

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

11

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

11
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.