Broughton Farm Pond Dam dam
Broughton Farm Pond Dam
Broughton Farm Pond Dam, located in Burke, North Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, constructed as an earth type, stands at a structural height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 23.5 feet. It spans a length of 500 feet and has a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Hunting Creek-Tr and is overseen by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Broughton Farm Pond Dam is rated in fair condition as of the last assessment in February 2018. The structure has a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, with the most recent inspection confirming its overall stability. While no emergency action plan (EAP) details were provided, the dam is equipped with necessary safety features such as spillways and outlet gates. Additionally, the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, further emphasizing its state-regulated status and commitment to ensuring public safety and recreational enjoyment for visitors.
With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, Broughton Farm Pond Dam offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts in North Carolina. Its well-maintained condition and regular oversight by state regulatory agencies underscore its importance in providing safe and enjoyable water-based activities for the local community. As visitors explore the surrounding area, they can appreciate the careful design and management that have gone into maintaining this vital piece of infrastructure for both recreation and environmental conservation.
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 Broughton Farm Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 15 cfs | → |
| Johns River At Arneys Store | 153 cfs | → |
| First Broad River Near Casar | 34 cfs | → |
| Linville River Near Nebo | 95 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 39 cfs | → |
| Catawba R Nr Pleasant Gardens | 118 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broughton Farm Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Canal Bridge Boat Ramp Burke County
- Hidden Cove Boat Ramp Mcdowell County
- Linville Boat Ramp
- Weaver Lane Burke County
- Houseboat Lane 299, Mcdowell County
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Sawtooth Campground
- Shinny Falls Campground
- Fox Trail Campground
- Little River Campground
- Murray Branch Campground
- Upper Falls Campground
Fishing spots
- Benfield Creek
- Blood Creek
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Watauga River
- Nolichucky River
Paddle runs
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Watauga Reservoir To Tn/Nc State Line
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
Track Broughton Farm 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 Broughton Farm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Broughton Farm 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 Broughton Farm Pond Dam.