Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond dam
Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond
The Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond is a private irrigation reservoir located in Bynum, North Carolina, with a primary purpose of providing water for irrigation. The earth dam structure, completed in 2008, has a hydraulic height of 25.4 feet and a structural height of 27.4 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 6.5 acres and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Managed by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, the facility is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safe operation. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in May 2019. The facility does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there is limited information available on risk assessment and management measures.
Overall, the Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region through its irrigation capabilities. As water resources and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and regulatory compliance of such structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.
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 Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond.
Boat launches
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
Campgrounds
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
- San Lee County Park
- Redwood Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond 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 Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond
Where does the data for Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond 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 Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond.