Stratford Lake Dam #2 dam
Stratford Lake Dam #2
Stratford Lake Dam #2, also known as Lake Kent, is a privately owned earth dam located in Durham, North Carolina. Built in 1959, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 6 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. With a structural height of 20 feet and a length of 240 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and contributing to the overall enjoyment of outdoor activities for visitors.
Owned by a private entity, this dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring its compliance with state regulations and enforcement measures. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the condition assessment conducted in March 2019 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition. The dam poses a maximum discharge of 3 cubic feet per second and is located along Third Fork Creek-Tr in Farrington, providing a critical barrier for flood control and water storage.
With its serene surroundings and recreational opportunities, Stratford Lake Dam #2 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate enthusiasts alike. As a significant feature in the landscape of Durham County, North Carolina, this dam continues to serve its purpose in providing water storage, flood control, and recreational enjoyment for the local community and visitors alike.
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 Stratford Lake Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Eno River Near Durham | 13 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stratford Lake Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Durham County
Campgrounds
- Redwood Campsite
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
Track Stratford Lake Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Stratford Lake Dam #2
Where does the data for Stratford Lake Dam #2 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 Significant 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 Stratford Lake Dam #2.