Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam dam
Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam
Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam, located in Union, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1997 with a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply. This dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet, providing a storage capacity of 50.8 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 4.5 acres. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified as having a "High" hazard potential, the condition assessment of Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam was rated as "Fair" during its last inspection in December 2019. The emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures for the dam are currently unknown. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its inspection frequency is set at every 2 years to monitor any potential changes in its condition. Additionally, the dam is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency, with the Wilmington District serving as the local USACE district.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and regulation. The dam's location along Duck Creek-Tr in North Carolina adds to its significance within the local water management landscape. With its relatively modest storage capacity and surface area, the dam's role in water resource management and flood control in the region may be further explored. As efforts to address climate change and improve water infrastructure continue, understanding the condition and risk profile of dams like Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam becomes increasingly important in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources.
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 Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail | 1 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill | 2 cfs | → |
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Irvins Creek At Sr3168 Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Creek At Sr3150 Nr Idlewild | 0 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam.
Boat launches
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Williams Farm
- Sign Language
- Cane Creek Park
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Ebenezer County Park
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Arrowhead Lake
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Abbotts Creek
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
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About Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Olde Sycamore Wwtp Lagoon 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 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.
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