Louisquisset Flood Control dam
Louisquisset Flood Control
Louisquisset Flood Control in Providence, Rhode Island, is a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction along the West River. State regulated and inspected, this flood control system plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding disasters. With a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, it is clear that Louisquisset Flood Control requires immediate attention and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the community.
Although lacking specific details on dam type, height, and volume, Louisquisset Flood Control's primary purpose remains focused on flood risk reduction. Despite its poor condition assessment, the structure has a normal storage capacity and is equipped with spillway width, outlet gates, and associated structures for effective flood control operations. The flood control system's last inspection in March 2017 revealed its poor condition, warranting further evaluation and risk management measures to address potential vulnerabilities.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and intensify flood risks, the importance of maintaining and upgrading flood control structures like Louisquisset Flood Control cannot be overstated. With a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, urgent action is required to ensure the structure's reliability in protecting the community from flooding events. Collaboration between state agencies, regulatory bodies, and local stakeholders is essential to implement risk management measures and address the structural integrity of Louisquisset Flood Control for long-term resilience against climate-related 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 Louisquisset Flood Control -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale | 25 cfs | → |
| Moshassuck River At Providence | 15 cfs | → |
| Blackstone R At Roosevelt St At Pawtucket Ri | 520 cfs | → |
| Ten Mile River At Pawtucket Ave @ E Providence | 49 cfs | → |
| Pawtuxet River At Cranston | 170 cfs | → |
| Peeptoad Brook At Elmdale Rd Nr North Scituate | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Louisquisset Flood Control.
Boat launches
- Lincoln Woods
- Olney Pond
- Farnum Pike 334, Smithfield
- Stillhouse Cove
- Sabin Point Waterfront Park
- Falls Pond
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 Christina Entrance
- Camp Hoffman
Fishing spots
Track Louisquisset Flood Control 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 Louisquisset Flood Control
Where does the data for Louisquisset Flood Control 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 High 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 Louisquisset Flood Control.