Lockville - Canal Embankment dam
Lockville - Canal Embankment
Lockville - Canal Embankment, located in Brickhaven, North Carolina, is a historic earth dam constructed in 1830 for hydroelectric purposes on the Deep River. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 2300 feet, this structure boasts a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet and serves as a vital component of the region's water resource management system. Despite its age, the dam is maintained by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, with inspections conducted regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The Lockville dam has a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management practices. While the condition assessment is currently unavailable, the emergency action plan has been recently updated in 2021, demonstrating a commitment to emergency preparedness and public safety. As a key feature in the Wilmington District's infrastructure, this embankment plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing hydroelectric power to the surrounding area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the historical significance and functional importance of the Lockville - Canal Embankment. As a piece of North Carolina's engineering heritage, this earth dam continues to demonstrate the enduring legacy of early hydroelectric development in the region. With its strategic location on the Deep River and its contribution to the local drainage area, the Lockville dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in water management practices.
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 Lockville - Canal Embankment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth | 8 cfs | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lockville - Canal Embankment .
Boat launches
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
Campgrounds
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- San Lee County Park
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lockville - Canal Embankment in the Snoflo app
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About Lockville - Canal Embankment
Where does the data for Lockville - Canal Embankment 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 Lockville - Canal Embankment .