Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper dam
Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper
The Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper is a vital structure located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, serving both recreational and water supply purposes. Constructed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9 feet. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, this dam plays a significant role in managing the water resources of the area.
Although not state regulated, the Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Classified as having a "Significant" hazard potential, this dam is assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in January 2012. While it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, the dam's risk management measures and guidelines are continuously reviewed and updated to mitigate any potential risks.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of the Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper in providing recreational opportunities and maintaining a stable water supply for the community. With its strategic location on the Roberson Creek-Tr river system and its significant storage capacity, this dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in Chatham County, North Carolina.
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 Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper.
Boat launches
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
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
Fishing spots
Track Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper in the Snoflo app
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About Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper
Where does the data for Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper 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 Significant 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 Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper.