Bennetts Bridge Upper North dam
Bennetts Bridge Upper North
Bennetts Bridge Upper North in Duplin, North Carolina, is a state-regulated fish and wildlife pond designed and inspected by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. Located in the Wilmington District, this Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, with a total length of 220 feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of providing habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as irrigation.
Despite its important role in supporting the local ecosystem, Bennetts Bridge Upper North poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The last inspection in July 2020 revealed the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure the safety of the structure and surrounding areas. With a frequency of inspections every two years, it is crucial for the responsible agencies to address the identified risks and implement necessary risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is vital to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and management of dams like Bennetts Bridge Upper North to protect both the environment and local communities. By staying informed about the condition of these structures and supporting efforts to enhance their safety and resilience, we can contribute to the sustainable use of water resources and the preservation of ecosystems in North Carolina and beyond.
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 Bennetts Bridge Upper North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 20 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 269 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 336 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 9 cfs | → |
| New River Near Gum Branch | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennetts Bridge Upper North.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Cabin Lake County Park
- Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park
- Seymour Johnson Afb Military
- Neuseway Nature Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
- 1.25 Miles Upstream From Hwy 17 Bridge To Black Swamp Creek
- Black Swamp Creek To Nc Hwy 1442 Bridge At Stella
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
Track Bennetts Bridge Upper North in the Snoflo app
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About Bennetts Bridge Upper North
Where does the data for Bennetts Bridge Upper North 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 Bennetts Bridge Upper North.