Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike dam
Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike
Located in Bayboro, North Carolina, the Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike stands as a crucial infrastructure managed by the local government. Completed in 1998, this earth-type dam stretching 2200 feet across the Bay River serves a primary purpose of "other." With a hydraulic height of 11.5 feet and a structural height of 13.8 feet, this dam boasts a capacity to store 6 acre-feet of water, making it a significant asset for managing regional water resources.
Despite its importance, the Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike faces challenges with a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in August 2020. The dam falls under state regulations, with oversight from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Dam Safety Program. Given its critical role in water management, efforts to improve its condition and mitigate potential risks are essential to ensure the continued safety and functionality of this vital piece of infrastructure in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike a fascinating subject for further exploration and discussion on the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience.
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 Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 971 cfs | → |
| Chicod Cr At Sr1760 Near Simpson | 2 cfs | → |
| Van Swamp Near Hoke | 0 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 13 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 619 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Greenville | 260 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike.
Boat launches
- Griffin Road 46, 28587 Vandemere
- Midyette Street 301, Oriental
- Creek Place Road 349, Arapahoe
- Lee Landing Road, New Bern
- Oyster Creek Road 558, 28552
- Weyerhaeuser Road Craven County
Campgrounds
- Flanners Beach/Neuse River Campground
- Fisher Landing
- Goose Creek State Park
- Goose Creek State Park Tent Campground
- Oyster Point Camp
Paddle runs
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- East Prong From Sr 1100 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
Track Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike 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 Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike
Where does the data for Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike 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 High 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 Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dike.