Erwin Road Pond Dam dam
Erwin Road Pond Dam
Erwin Road Pond Dam, also known as Berkley Property Dam, is a significant earth dam located in Orange County, North Carolina. This dam is situated on an unnamed tributary to Booker Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a hazard potential rated as significant, this dam has not been fully assessed for its condition, but it has undergone state inspections to ensure its safety.
While the primary purpose of Erwin Road Pond Dam is listed as "Other," its construction details, such as height, volume, and storage capacity, are not provided in the data. Despite this lack of specific information, the dam is considered to have a potential risk that necessitates proper risk assessment and management measures to be put in place. The dam does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or regular inspections to assess its condition, making it important for the relevant authorities to prioritize its safety.
Given the limited data available on Erwin Road Pond Dam, water resource and climate enthusiasts are encouraged to stay informed about any updates or developments regarding this dam. With its location in a populated area and significant hazard potential, it is crucial for stakeholders to monitor the condition of the dam, conduct thorough risk assessments, and establish emergency preparedness measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the integrity of the dam structure.
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 Erwin Road Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| Eno River At Hillsborough | 6 cfs | → |
| Cane Creek Near Orange Grove | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Erwin Road Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Redwood Campsite
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
Fishing spots
Track Erwin Road Pond Dam 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 Erwin Road Pond Dam
Where does the data for Erwin Road Pond 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 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 Erwin Road Pond Dam.