J.L. Storey Pond Dam dam
J.L. Storey Pond Dam
J.L. Storey Pond Dam, located in Winton, North Carolina, stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. Built in 1986 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned Earth dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with additional recreational benefits. The dam boasts a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 17.3 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and normal storage of 70 acre-feet on Potecasi Creek-Tr.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, J.L. Storey Pond Dam has not been rated in terms of condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, ensuring proper water release during peak flow events. Although last inspected in 1996, the dam's solid design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service signal its resilience in the face of changing climate patterns. With a drainage area of 268 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in water management in the Hertford County region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the sustainability of dams like J.L. Storey Pond Dam, the importance of proper maintenance and inspection practices becomes increasingly evident. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam serves as a beacon of responsible water resource management, highlighting the intersection between infrastructure development and environmental conservation. As we navigate the challenges of a changing climate, dams like J.L. Storey Pond Dam remain vital in securing water availability for irrigation and recreational purposes in North Carolina.
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 J.L. Storey Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Potecasi Creek Near Union | 4 cfs | → |
| Ahoskie Creek At Ahoskie | 5 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Sebrell | 132 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 19 cfs | → |
| Cashie River At Sr1257 Near Windsor | 0 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids | 2,360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J.L. Storey Pond Dam.
Track J.L. Storey 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 J.L. Storey Pond Dam
Where does the data for J.L. Storey 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.
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