Monticello Pond Dam dam
Monticello Pond Dam
Monticello Pond Dam, located in Hopemills, North Carolina, is a private earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a hydraulic height of 14.2 feet and a structural height of 16.2 feet, this dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 24.24 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.74 acres. Despite its purposeful use, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, indicating a need for immediate attention and maintenance.
The dam, situated on Rockfish Creek-Tr, poses a risk to the surrounding area in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The last inspection conducted in February 2021 revealed its deteriorating condition, prompting concerns about its safety and functionality in the face of potential emergencies. While there are no state regulations governing this private structure, its high hazard potential necessitates a strategic risk management plan and regular upkeep to ensure the safety of the community and the preservation of the water resources it holds.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Monticello Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role of infrastructure maintenance in safeguarding our natural resources and communities. Its deteriorating condition underscores the importance of proactive measures to mitigate risks and ensure the longevity of dams in the face of changing environmental conditions. As stakeholders work towards addressing its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the future of Monticello Pond Dam hangs in the balance, calling for collaborative efforts to protect both the water resources and the community it serves.
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 Monticello Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel | 702 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 34 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 35 cfs | → |
| Big Swamp Nr Tarheel | 2 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 2 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Lumberton | 144 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monticello Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
- Smith Lake Army Rv Military - Ft Bragg
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- John Culberth Campsite
- Jones Lake State Park
Track Monticello 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 Monticello Pond Dam
Where does the data for Monticello 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 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 Monticello Pond Dam.