Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c dam
Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c
The Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c, also known as Sodyeco Lagoon Dam, is a private-owned earth dam located in Mount Holly, North Carolina. With a structural height of 41.9 feet and a length of 5110 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other." It is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Dam Safety Program, ensuring its compliance with state regulations for safety and inspection.
The dam has a significant hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2020. It has a normal storage capacity of 212.67 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17 acres. Although the exact year of completion is not provided, the dam plays a crucial role in the Catawba-Os river system, contributing to water resource management in the region. With its location in Mecklenburg County and proximity to the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c is a key structure for climate and water resource enthusiasts to monitor and study in the context of sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts.
Overall, the Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, given its private ownership, state regulation, and significant hazard potential. As part of the Catawba-Os river system in North Carolina, this dam provides valuable storage capacity and plays a critical role in managing water resources in the region. With ongoing inspections and assessments of its condition, the dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and climate resilience in the face of changing climatic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Creek Nr Rhyne | 18 cfs | → |
| Paw Cr At Wilkinson Blvd Nr Charlotte | 8 cfs | → |
| South Fork Catawba River At Lowell | 194 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Paw Creek | 2 cfs | → |
| Taggart Creek At West Boulevard Nr Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Gar Creek At Sr2074 Nr Croft | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c.
Boat launches
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Ebenezer County Park
- Sign Language
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Garner Creek
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Benfield Creek
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Paddle runs
Track Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c in the Snoflo app
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About Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c
Where does the data for Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c 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.
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