Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam dam
Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam
The Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam in North Carolina, completed in 1963, serves as an essential irrigation resource for the surrounding area. This private earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, with a length of 498 feet. With a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a normal storage of 56 acre-feet, the dam provides water for agricultural purposes, contributing to the local economy and ecosystem.
Located in Moore County, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in fair condition as of the last assessment in November 2016. With a maximum discharge of 140 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 6 acres, the Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity for the benefit of the community.
As part of the Little River-TR system, the dam's presence in Lakeview not only supports agricultural activities but also helps maintain water levels for ecological balance. With ongoing inspections every five years and a commitment to state permitting and enforcement, the Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam exemplifies responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the vital role of such structures in sustaining ecosystems and livelihoods, underscoring the need for continued stewardship and investment in water infrastructure for a sustainable future.
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 Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 3 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 43 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 55 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 50 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Moncure | 111 cfs | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam
Where does the data for Troy Lumber Company Lake 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 Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam.