Winstead Pond Dam dam
Winstead Pond Dam
Winstead Pond Dam, located in Lee County, North Carolina, was completed in 1958 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. This private-owned earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam spans 290 feet in length and covers an area of 8 acres, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Although Winstead Pond Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection was conducted in February 2000, with an inspection frequency of 0. While it is not state-regulated, the dam is under state jurisdiction and is inspected for maintenance and compliance with safety standards. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently not rated, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and assessment to protect the local community and environment from potential risks associated with the dam.
With its strategic location on the Upper Little River-Tr, Winstead Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and supports various ecosystem functions in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Winstead Pond Dam become increasingly important for sustainable water management practices. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find Winstead Pond Dam to be a fascinating example of how infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting both human and environmental needs in a changing climate.
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 Winstead Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth | 7 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Moncure | 76 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 2 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 31 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear River At Lillington | 554 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Winstead Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
Campgrounds
- San Lee County Park
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Hickory Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
- Camp Durant
- Loblolly Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Winstead Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Winstead Pond Dam
Where does the data for Winstead 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 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 Winstead Pond Dam.