Fairway Farms Dam dam
Fairway Farms Dam
Fairway Farms Dam, located in Moore County, North Carolina, serves as a vital irrigation resource along an unnamed tributary of the Deep River. Completed in 1985, this private earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet, providing a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet. The dam spans 700 feet in length, covering a surface area of 22.7 acres and draining a watershed area of 202 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Fairway Farms Dam underwent its last inspection in May 2012. The dam's purpose is solely for irrigation, supporting agricultural activities in the region. Managed by private owners, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unreported. With a maximum discharge capacity of 336 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure and management of Fairway Farms Dam will find a unique case study in irrigation dam operations. While the dam's primary function is clear, its regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness measures raise questions about long-term sustainability and risk management. The dam's role in supporting agricultural activities in the region highlights the importance of balancing water resource utilization with environmental conservation efforts.
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 Fairway Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fairway Farms Dam.
Boat launches
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Fairway Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fairway Farms Dam
Where does the data for Fairway Farms 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 Fairway Farms Dam.