Tyndall Swine Lagoon dam
Tyndall Swine Lagoon
Tyndall Swine Lagoon, located in Sampson, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves as a vital water resource management system along the Great Coharie Creek-Os. Built in 1995, this Earth dam has a hydraulic height of 24.6 feet and a structural height of 27.3 feet, providing a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 3 acres, this lagoon plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure, Tyndall Swine Lagoon is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its fair condition and operational effectiveness. The last inspection in October 2013 confirmed its soundness, with no significant issues reported. While not state regulated, the lagoon is subject to periodic inspections to monitor its performance and address any potential concerns. The lagoon's proximity to Clinton and its effective water management capabilities make it an essential component of the local ecosystem and a valuable resource for the community.
With its modest size and low-risk profile, Tyndall Swine Lagoon plays a key role in water resource management in Sampson County. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Tyndall Swine Lagoon are essential for maintaining a sustainable water supply for both agricultural and community needs. Its efficient design and operational performance make it a notable example of responsible 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 Tyndall Swine Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Tomahawk | 38 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 269 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 5 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel | 614 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear River At Lillington | 542 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tyndall Swine Lagoon.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Tyndall Swine Lagoon 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 Tyndall Swine Lagoon
Where does the data for Tyndall Swine Lagoon 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 Tyndall Swine Lagoon.