Woodards Pond dam
Woodards Pond
Woodards Pond, located in Wilson, North Carolina, is a privately owned water resource with a primary purpose of recreation. This Earth-type dam, completed in 1954, stands at a structural height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 143 acre-feet, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the area. The dam is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Surrounded by the serene Toisnot Swamp and situated in the city of Stantonsburg, Woodards Pond offers a picturesque setting for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of February 2018, the pond provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. The periodic inspections and enforcement by state agencies such as NCDEQ and DEMLR ensure that Woodards Pond remains a well-maintained and secure water resource for both locals and tourists to appreciate. Whether you're a water resource or climate enthusiast, Woodards Pond is a must-visit destination in North Carolina that showcases the beauty and importance of sustainable 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 Woodards Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek Near Lucama | 30 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount | 77 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 6 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 47 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Tarboro | 121 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodards Pond.
Boat launches
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
- Highway 33 3000-3432, Tarboro
- North Side Street Greenville
- 777-1799 Ferry Bridge Rd, Grantham, Nc
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
Track Woodards Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Woodards Pond
Where does the data for Woodards Pond 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 Woodards Pond.