Randall Monroe Dam dam
Randall Monroe Dam
Located in Moore, North Carolina, the Randall Monroe Dam stands as a pivotal structure along the Wet Creek-Tr river. Completed in 1991, this private-owned earth dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with additional benefits for recreation. The dam boasts a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, with a length of 500 feet and a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of 2013, the Randall Monroe Dam has not been subject to state regulation or permitting, with inspections conducted regularly. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unspecified, hinting at potential areas for improvement in its management and safety protocols. With its location in Robbins and its critical role in water resource management, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding community and ecosystem.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Randall Monroe Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management. From its historical completion to its current operational status, the dam offers insights into the intersection of water infrastructure, irrigation needs, and recreational opportunities. With ongoing developments in dam safety and emergency preparedness, the Randall Monroe Dam serves as a focal point for discussions on sustainable water resource management and climate resilience 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 Randall Monroe Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 14 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Randall Monroe Dam.
Boat launches
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Falls Road Stanly County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Big Branch
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
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About Randall Monroe Dam
Where does the data for Randall Monroe 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 Randall Monroe Dam.