John King Dam dam
John King Dam
John King Dam, located in Hoke, North Carolina, is a private dam designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 24.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 21 feet, with a length of 500 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.5 acres, serving as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with fair condition assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam is situated on Quewhifle Creek-Tr, within the Wilmington District, and is not regulated by the state. With a moderate risk assessment, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and assessment in the face of climate variability and water resource management challenges.
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 John King Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 12 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 30 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 2 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 88 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 14 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near John King Dam.
Boat launches
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
Campgrounds
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Loblolly Campsite
- Hickory Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
- Camp Durant
- Camp Reeves
Fishing spots
Track John King Dam in the Snoflo app
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About John King Dam
Where does the data for John King 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 John King Dam.