The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam dam
The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam
Located in Durham, North Carolina, The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam is a privately owned structure regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program. Built in 2002, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 21.7 feet and a hydraulic height of 10.8 feet, with a length of 450 feet and a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to New Hope Creek, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the area, with a drainage area of 135 square miles.
Despite its high hazard potential, The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with the last inspection conducted in March 2020. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in July 2001, and it meets regulatory guidelines for safety and risk management. With a maximum discharge capacity of 282 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in flood control and water supply management in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam serves as a key infrastructure supporting sustainable water management practices in Durham, 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 The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Eno River Near Durham | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam.
Boat launches
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Durham County
Campgrounds
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- Redwood Campsite
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About The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam
Where does the data for The Streets At Southpoint Mall 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.
Other water bodies near here
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