Williams Millpond Dam dam
Williams Millpond Dam
Williams Millpond Dam in Hallsville, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam on Lewis Branch, completed in 1938 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 13.6 feet, with a total length of 850 feet and a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities.
However, recent data shows that the dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently in unsatisfactory condition, raising concerns about its safety and the potential risks it may pose to the surrounding area. The last inspection in February 2020 revealed the dam's deficiencies, prompting the need for further evaluation and potentially urgent maintenance to address any safety issues. With the dam being state-regulated and inspected, it is essential for authorities to take necessary enforcement actions and risk management measures to ensure the dam's integrity and prevent any potential emergencies.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the maintenance and condition of Williams Millpond Dam closely to safeguard the surrounding community and environment from any possible dangers. With its historical significance and recreational value, efforts should be made to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety measures are up to date to mitigate any potential risks and preserve its role as a popular recreational spot in Wayne 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 Williams Millpond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 269 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 336 cfs | → |
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 5 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Williams Millpond Dam.
Boat launches
- 777-1799 Ferry Bridge Rd, Grantham, Nc
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
Campgrounds
- Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park
- Seymour Johnson Afb Military
- Cabin Lake County Park
- Neuseway Nature Park
- Rvacation Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
- 1.25 Miles Upstream From Hwy 17 Bridge To Black Swamp Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Black Swamp Creek To Nc Hwy 1442 Bridge At Stella
Track Williams Millpond Dam 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 Williams Millpond Dam
Where does the data for Williams Millpond 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 Williams Millpond Dam.