Northpark Pond Dam dam
Northpark Pond Dam
Northpark Pond Dam, also known as Trammel Crow Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Situated on Mc Intyre Creek, this earth dam primarily serves recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a structural height of 15.5 feet and a storage capacity of 9.5 acre-feet, the dam provides a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of November 2018.
Although not regulated by the state or federal agencies, Northpark Pond Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. The last inspection in November 2018 reported a fair condition assessment, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts. As a key feature in the local landscape, this dam presents an opportunity for individuals interested in water resource management to appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems in a recreational setting.
For those interested in exploring the environmental impact and risk management practices associated with dams, Northpark Pond Dam offers a compelling case study. With its significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, this privately owned structure serves as a focal point for understanding the complexities of maintaining water resources in urban areas. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management, the importance of proactive inspection and maintenance practices becomes increasingly evident in ensuring the safety and sustainability of such structures.
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 Northpark Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Creek Near Paw Creek | 2 cfs | → |
| Irwin Cr At Statesville Ave At Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Gar Creek At Sr2074 Nr Croft | · | → |
| Stewart Creek At State St At Charlotte | 13 cfs | → |
| Stewart Creek At West Morehead St At Charlotte | 11 cfs | → |
| Mcdowell Creek Nr Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Northpark Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
Campgrounds
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Sign Language
- Shepherds Field
- Ebenezer County Park
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Kings Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Benfield Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Northpark Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Northpark Pond Dam
Where does the data for Northpark Pond 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 Significant 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 Northpark Pond Dam.