N. State Orchard Dam #2 dam
N. State Orchard Dam #2
N. State Orchard Dam #2, located in Norman, North Carolina, was completed in 1955 with a primary purpose of irrigation. This private earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 435 feet. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, the dam serves the Naked Creek-Os river/stream for water resource management in the region.
Despite being state regulated and inspected, N. State Orchard Dam #2 has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in July 2013. The dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. While the dam presents minimal risk, its role in irrigation highlights the importance of maintaining its infrastructure for sustainable water resource management in the area.
With its association with the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and its ownership by a private entity, N. State Orchard Dam #2 serves as a crucial component in the local water infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like this one are essential for ensuring the resilience of water systems in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
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 #2 -- 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 #2.
Boat launches
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Big Branch
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Baldwins Pond
Track N. State Orchard Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About N. State Orchard Dam #2
Where does the data for N. State Orchard Dam #2 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 #2.