Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam dam
Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam
The Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, serves as a critical water supply source for the city of Eden. Completed in 1979, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 67 feet with a hydraulic height of 63 feet, harnessing a storage capacity of 107.2 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to provide water for the community, reflecting its importance in ensuring sustainable water resources for the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, the Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition, with the last inspection conducted in March 2020. With a history of serving the region for decades, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and underscores the significance of maintaining and monitoring such vital infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like the Eden Presettling Impoundment in providing essential water supply services is paramount. With a focus on sustainable water management and infrastructure resilience, the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of this dam highlight the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding water resources for future generations. The Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam stands as a testament to the critical intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and infrastructure management in ensuring the well-being and sustainability of communities.
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 Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River At Eden | 195 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 325 cfs | → |
| Mayo River Near Price | 103 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Martinsville | 152 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 37 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam.
Boat launches
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Hanging Rock State Park
Fishing spots
Track Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam
Where does the data for Eden Presettling Impoundment 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 Eden Presettling Impoundment Dam.