Lake Glenwood Dam dam
Lake Glenwood Dam
Lake Glenwood Dam in North Carolina, situated along the Hardee Creek, serves as a haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking recreational activities. This private dam, completed in 1966, boasts a primary purpose of recreation and stands at a structural height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet. The dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, providing ample opportunities for outdoor adventures in its 5-acre surface area.
Despite its scenic beauty, Lake Glenwood Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures. With a last inspection date in August 2020, the dam's management and risk assessment protocols are critical for maintaining the safety of the surrounding community.
Located in Pitt County, the dam is a focal point for water recreation activities and serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. As enthusiasts continue to enjoy the recreational offerings of Lake Glenwood, it is imperative that proper risk management measures are in place to ensure the dam's long-term safety and resilience in the midst of evolving environmental 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 Lake Glenwood Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River At Greenville | 260 cfs | → |
| Chicod Cr At Sr1760 Near Simpson | 2 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 467 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 46 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Tarboro | 106 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 336 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Glenwood Dam.
Boat launches
- North Side Street Greenville
- Clarks Neck Road 6876, Washington
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
- South Street 204, Grifton
- Maple Cypress Road Craven County
- East Boulevard 1014, Williamston
Campgrounds
- Contentnea Creekside City Park
- Goose Creek State Park Tent Campground
- Goose Creek State Park
- Neuseway Nature Park
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- East Prong From Sr 1100 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
Track Lake Glenwood Dam 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 Lake Glenwood Dam
Where does the data for Lake Glenwood 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 Lake Glenwood Dam.