Ibm Pond Dam dam
Ibm Pond Dam
Ibm Pond Dam, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, with a structural height of 14 feet, was completed with a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet along the Burden Creek. Despite being classified as not regulated by the state, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition since its last inspection in February 1993.
With no associated structures or federal agency involvement, Ibm Pond Dam stands as a solitary structure within the Wilmington District. While the dam lacks modern risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures, it remains a notable feature along the Burden Creek-Tr stream. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the historical significance and potential risks associated with this privately-owned recreational dam, which has not undergone recent updates or evaluations to ensure its safety and compliance with current standards.
As a testament to the intersection of human activity and natural resources, Ibm Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure in order to prevent potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. Its location in the peaceful landscape of Durham, North Carolina, presents an opportunity for further exploration and study for those interested in 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 Ibm Pond Dam -- 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 | → |
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 14 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ibm Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Durham County
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- Redwood Campsite
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
Track Ibm Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ibm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ibm 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 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 Ibm Pond Dam.