Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam dam
Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam
The Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam, located in the Town of Mills River, North Carolina, plays a crucial role in managing water resources from the French Broad River. Regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, this dam is designed to fulfill various purposes, although specific details about its structure and capacity are not provided. Despite the lack of detailed information, its high hazard potential indicates the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a high hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated, the Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam poses potential risks that must be managed effectively. The dam's emergency action plan status and adherence to guidelines are unclear, highlighting the need for proactive measures to address any potential threats. While the dam's specific features such as height, volume, and storage capacity remain unspecified, its critical role in water resource management underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk assessment to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As an essential infrastructure within the Wilmington District of North Carolina, the Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam serves as a key component in the state's water management system. Despite its unspecified dimensions and characteristics, the dam's location along the French Broad River and its high hazard potential necessitate continuous oversight and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Moving forward, prioritizing the dam's maintenance, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures will be crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource 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 Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mills River Near Mills River | 49 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Fletcher | 447 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Blantyre | 260 cfs | → |
| Davidson River Near Brevard | 32 cfs | → |
| Swannanoa River At Biltmore | 23 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Asheville | 553 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam.
Boat launches
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- Pisgah Forest Access Brevard
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- North Lakeshore Drive 103, Haywood County
- Canada Road 14091, Tuckasegee
Campgrounds
- North Mills River Campground
- North Mills River
- Firefighter Island Campsite
- Lake Powhatan
- Lake Powhatan Campground
- Wf-3
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
Track Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam
Where does the data for Mils River Wtp Raw Water 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.
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