Pensbroso Acres Lake dam
Pensbroso Acres Lake
Pensbroso Acres Lake in Chatham, North Carolina, nestled in the picturesque city of Bynum, is a private water resource gem that has been serving as a recreational haven since its completion in 1940. The lake, situated along Wilkinson Creek-Tr, boasts a state-regulated and state-jurisdiction status, ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of its waters. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, Pensbroso Acres Lake offers ample space for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities like fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Pensbroso Acres Lake stands as a testament to responsible water resource management. The dam, standing at a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, provides a serene backdrop for visitors seeking relaxation and recreation. With a low hazard potential and a not yet rated condition assessment, the lake offers a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature while respecting the importance of sustainable water usage.
Despite its modest size, Pensbroso Acres Lake plays a vital role in the local ecosystem, offering a tranquil retreat for residents and visitors alike. The lake's commitment to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting ensures that it continues to serve as a valuable resource for recreation while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pensbroso Acres Lake represents a harmonious blend of human enjoyment and ecological preservation in the heart of North Carolina's Chatham County.
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 Pensbroso Acres Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
| Cane Creek Near Orange Grove | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pensbroso Acres Lake.
Boat launches
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- San Lee County Park
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Redwood Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Pensbroso Acres Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Pensbroso Acres Lake
Where does the data for Pensbroso Acres Lake 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 Pensbroso Acres Lake.