Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam dam
Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam
Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam, located in Snow Hill, North Carolina, is a private dam designed by USDA NRCS for recreational purposes. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 17.7 feet. With a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, it serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, covering a surface area of 37 acres and draining a 1150-acre watershed through the Beaver Dam River.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of December 2020, the Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential, warranting regular inspections every 2 years. While the spillway type is uncontrolled, the dam's maximum discharge capacity reaches 330 cubic feet per second, emphasizing the importance of its maintenance and regulation by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are yet to be fully disclosed, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring and preparedness to mitigate potential risks.
As a focal point for recreation and wildlife conservation, Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam symbolizes the intersection of human enjoyment and environmental stewardship. Its role in providing a sanctuary for various species along the Beaver Dam River underscores the importance of balancing water resource utilization with ecological preservation. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate harmony between human activity and natural ecosystems in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource management challenges.
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 Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 262 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 47 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 6 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 339 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- 777-1799 Ferry Bridge Rd, Grantham, Nc
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- South Street 204, Grifton
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
- North Side Street Greenville
Campgrounds
- Seymour Johnson Afb Military
- Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park
- Neuseway Nature Park
- Rvacation Campground
- Contentnea Creekside City Park
Fishing spots
- Beaverdam Run
- Buckhorn Reservoir
- Gazebo On The Pond
- Blounts Creek
- Lake Raleigh Public Fishing Area
- Bass Lake
Track Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wayne County Wildlife Pond 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 High 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 Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam.