Eddins Pond dam
Eddins Pond
Eddins Pond, located in Pilot, North Carolina, is a privately owned water resource that serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This Earth dam structure, with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, holds a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1.8 acres. The dam, associated with Crooked Creek-Tr, falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement measures to maintain its fair condition and low hazard potential.
Despite its modest size and purpose, Eddins Pond plays a vital role in the local water management system, contributing to the agricultural activities in the region. The dam's construction details indicate a well-designed infrastructure with a history of periodic inspections, the most recent being in April 2019. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's maintenance and safety standards are closely monitored to uphold its integrity and functionality for the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the technical specifications and regulatory framework surrounding Eddins Pond offer valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure, ecology, and governance. The pond's presence highlights the significance of small-scale water bodies in supporting agricultural needs and underscores the importance of proactive monitoring and management practices to ensure long-term sustainability in the face of evolving environmental challenges. Eddins Pond stands as a testament to the intricate balance between human resource utilization and ecological preservation in the context of water management.
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 Eddins Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek Near Lucama | 38 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Clayton | 242 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eddins Pond.
Boat launches
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Milburnie Dam Bridge Raleigh
- Neuse River Trail Wake County
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
Campgrounds
- Durant Nature Park
- Shoreline Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
Fishing spots
- Buckhorn Reservoir
- Beaverdam Creek
- Lake Raleigh Public Fishing Area
- Falls Of The Neuse Reservoir
- Bear Swamp
- Gazebo On The Pond
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Track Eddins Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Eddins Pond
Where does the data for Eddins Pond 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 Eddins Pond.