Monks Pond Dam dam
Monks Pond Dam
Monks Pond Dam, located in Greenville, North Carolina, was completed in 1959 and stands at a structural height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 11.8 feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. Managed by the private sector and designed by the USDA NRCS, the dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently regulated by the state.
With a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 96 acre-feet, Monks Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam is situated on Tyson Creek-Tr, within the Wilmington District of the USACE, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates ensure the safe discharge of water, with a maximum discharge rate of 66 cubic feet per second.
Although the condition of Monks Pond Dam has not been rated since its last inspection in 2008, the overall risk assessment is moderate. As a key recreational and water management structure in Pitt County, the dam continues to be a focal point for those interested in sustainable water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Monks Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River At Greenville | 260 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 46 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Tarboro | 106 cfs | → |
| Chicod Cr At Sr1760 Near Simpson | 2 cfs | → |
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monks Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
- North Side Street Greenville
- Highway 33 3000-3432, Tarboro
- South Street 204, Grifton
- Clarks Neck Road 6876, Washington
- Maple Cypress Road Craven County
Fishing spots
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
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
Track Monks Pond 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 Monks Pond Dam
Where does the data for Monks Pond 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 Low 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 Monks Pond Dam.