Poole Lake Dam dam
Poole Lake Dam
Poole Lake Dam, located in Falls, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily serving as a recreational spot. Built in 1956, the earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 360 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, providing a maximum storage of 75 acre-feet and a normal storage of 60 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is rated as having a low hazard potential and fair condition as of the last inspection in 2014.
Situated on the Upper Bartons Creek-Tr river, Poole Lake Dam offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities like fishing, boating, and birdwatching on its 5-acre surface area. Although not regulated by the state, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not documented, leaving room for potential future improvements in terms of disaster preparedness and risk mitigation. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Poole Lake Dam remains a hidden gem in Wake County for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Poole Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poole Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Durham County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
Campgrounds
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Two Oaks Campground
- Shoreline Campground
Track Poole Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Poole Lake Dam
Where does the data for Poole Lake Dam 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 Poole Lake Dam.