Rudy Hill Dam dam
Rudy Hill Dam
Rudy Hill Dam, also known as Dam No. 6 Bear Creek Watershed, is a private-owned structure located in Lagrange, North Carolina. Constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Peters Branch river. With a hydraulic height of 8.5 feet and a structural height of 19 feet, Rudy Hill Dam has a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 38 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2019, the dam presents a high hazard potential and is classified as being at moderate risk. It is regularly inspected by the NC Dam Safety Program, with the last inspection conducted in December 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 700 cubic feet per second. The risk management measures and emergency action plan for Rudy Hill Dam are currently under review, reflecting the ongoing commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of this crucial water resource infrastructure.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Rudy Hill Dam to be a fascinating example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in managing flood risk and ensuring water safety in the Bear Creek Watershed. As a vital piece of North Carolina's infrastructure, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting communities downstream while also offering recreational opportunities. With its rich history, significant storage capacity, and ongoing risk assessment efforts, Rudy Hill Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Rudy Hill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 262 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 47 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 339 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rudy Hill Dam.
Boat launches
- 777-1799 Ferry Bridge Rd, Grantham, Nc
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- South Street 204, Grifton
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
Campgrounds
- Seymour Johnson Afb Military
- Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park
- Neuseway Nature Park
- Contentnea Creekside City Park
- Rvacation Campground
- Cabin Lake County Park
Fishing spots
- Beaverdam Run
- Buckhorn Reservoir
- Gazebo On The Pond
- Blounts Creek
- Lake Raleigh Public Fishing Area
- Sloan’S Bridge Boating Access Area
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- 1.25 Miles Upstream From Hwy 17 Bridge To Black Swamp Creek
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
More reservoirs
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About Rudy Hill Dam
Where does the data for Rudy Hill 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 Rudy Hill Dam.