Nc Farm dam
Nc Farm
Nc Farm is a private irrigation facility located in Warren, North Carolina, along the Sawmill River. The dam at Nc Farm is primarily used for irrigation purposes, with additional recreational activities taking place on the site. The dam itself is classified as an Earth dam type, with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 25 feet. The facility has a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Nc Farm has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition during its last inspection in November 2018. The dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years and does not fall under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency. It is regularly inspected by the state and meets the necessary safety guidelines. The facility has no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential risk assessment.
Overall, Nc Farm serves as a vital resource for irrigation in the region, providing water for agricultural activities while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors. With its satisfactory condition and low hazard potential, the facility continues to operate efficiently and safely, contributing to the water resource management 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 Nc Farm -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Creek Near Boydton | 4 cfs | → |
| Meherrin River Near Lawrenceville | 102 cfs | → |
| Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak | 6 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 129 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids | 2,250 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nc Farm.
Boat launches
- Hawtree Creek Boat Ramp
- River Ridge Boat Ramp
- Poplar Creek Vdwr Boat Ramp
- 167 County Line Park Rd, Manson, Nc 27553
- Kimball Point Road Warren County
- Mays Chapel Road Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- County Line State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Kimball Point State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Camping Area A
- Host Sites
- Henderson Point State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Presbyterian Point
Fishing spots
Track Nc Farm in the Snoflo app
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About Nc Farm
Where does the data for Nc Farm 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 Nc Farm.