Fh Shackelford Dam dam
Fh Shackelford Dam
Fh Shackelford Dam, also known as Nina Dam, is a vital structure located in Hookerton, North Carolina, along the ut to Rainbow Branch. This earth dam, completed in 2008, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and stands at a hydraulic height of 18.5 feet and a structural height of 25 feet. With a length of 420 feet and a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned and regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Fh Shackelford Dam is subject to regular inspections with a hazard potential rated as low and a fair condition assessment as of December 2019. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently not available, but its compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements ensures the safety and reliability of this essential infrastructure for water resource management in Greene County.
With its strategic location and efficient design, Fh Shackelford Dam continues to contribute significantly to the irrigation needs of the surrounding area. As a key component of the local water management system, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience and water resource sustainability in North Carolina.
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 Fh Shackelford Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 49 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 360 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 5 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 596 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Greenville | 260 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fh Shackelford Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- South Street 204, Grifton
- Maple Cypress Road Craven County
- North Side Street Greenville
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
- 777-1799 Ferry Bridge Rd, Grantham, Nc
Campgrounds
- Neuseway Nature Park
- Contentnea Creekside City Park
- Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park
- Seymour Johnson Afb Military
- Cabin Lake County Park
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
- 1.25 Miles Upstream From Hwy 17 Bridge To Black Swamp Creek
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
Track Fh Shackelford 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 Fh Shackelford Dam
Where does the data for Fh Shackelford 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 Low 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 Fh Shackelford Dam.