N. State Orchard Dam #1 dam
N. State Orchard Dam #1
N. State Orchard Dam #1, located in Montgomery, North Carolina, was completed in 1955 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This privately owned earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet, with a length of 315 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, N. State Orchard Dam #1 is in poor condition as of the last assessment in 2013. The dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in May 2013. Its emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently unclear. The dam is situated along the Big Mountain Creek-Os river/stream and plays a vital role in water management for the region.
With a normal storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 33 cubic feet per second, N. State Orchard Dam #1 is a key infrastructure for water supply in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and improvement of dams like N. State Orchard Dam #1 are essential for ensuring water security and irrigation needs in the region.
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 N. State Orchard Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 14 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 112 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 2 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near N. State Orchard Dam #1.
Boat launches
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Big Branch
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Baldwins Pond
Track N. State Orchard Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About N. State Orchard Dam #1
Where does the data for N. State Orchard Dam #1 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 N. State Orchard Dam #1.