Peeptoad Pond dam
Peeptoad Pond
Peeptoad Pond, also known as Harrisdale Pond, is a local government-owned water resource located in Scituate, Rhode Island. 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 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 Peeptoad Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Peeptoad Brook At Elmdale Rd Nr North Scituate | 2 cfs | → |
| Ponaganset River At South Foster | 7 cfs | → |
| Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale | 25 cfs | → |
| Nipmuc River Near Harrisville | 17 cfs | → |
| Moshassuck River At Providence | 16 cfs | → |
| Branch River At Forestdale | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peeptoad Pond.
Boat launches
- Smith
- Farnum Pike 334, Smithfield
- Jl Curran
- Pascoag Reservoir Fishing Access
- Lincoln Woods
- Bowdish Reservoir
Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
- "The Sandpits" Private Hiking And Winter Sports Area
- Camp Hoffman
- Highland Campground
Fishing spots
Track Peeptoad 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 Peeptoad Pond
Where does the data for Peeptoad 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 Peeptoad Pond.