Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam dam
Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam
Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam, located in Richmond County, North Carolina, serves as a vital structure for water resource management and recreational activities along Marks Creek. This earth-type dam, completed in 1934, stands at a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a structural height of 11 feet, with a length of 600 feet. The dam provides a storage capacity of 284 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 147 acre-feet and a surface area of 45 acres.
Managed by the local government, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in January 2021 rated it as fair. With a solid emergency action plan in place, the dam is equipped to handle any potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and functional importance of the Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam. As a key component of the region's water infrastructure, this dam not only helps in water storage and flood control but also provides opportunities for recreational activities. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, this dam serves as a critical asset in maintaining the balance between water resource management and environmental preservation in the area.
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 Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 43 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 28 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,140 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 187 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Baldwins Pond
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Big Branch
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Aberdeen Town Lake
Track Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam
Where does the data for Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam 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 Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam.