Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam dam
Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam
Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam in North Carolina is a concrete dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 51.5 feet and a structural height of 55 feet, with a length of 1940 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 3.7 acres in Person County. The dam's hazard potential is considered high, but its condition assessment as of September 2020 was deemed satisfactory.
Managed by a public utility, Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its ongoing compliance with safety standards. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is regularly assessed, with emergency action plans in place and updated as needed. With a history of satisfactory performance and a focus on flood risk reduction, Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Located at a latitude of 36.539 and a longitude of -78.883, Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam is a key infrastructure project in North Carolina's efforts to mitigate flood risks. With a design focused on concrete construction and a significant height to safeguard against high water levels, the dam serves as a vital barrier against potential disasters. By adhering to state regulations, undergoing regular inspections, and maintaining a satisfactory condition, Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the local community and environment in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Paces | 664 cfs | → |
| Banister River At Halifax | 103 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Highway 62, Milton
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Ivy Hill Road 3198, Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Staunton River State Park
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Occoneechee State Park
- Equestrian Campground
- Ivy Hill Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Mayo Fgd Settling Basin 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 Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam
Where does the data for Mayo Fgd Settling Basin 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam.