Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam dam
Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam
Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam, also known as Quaker Neck Cooling Lake Dam, is a public utility structure located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. This dam, completed in 1955, serves the primary purpose of cooling and storage for water resources in the area. With a structural height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet, the dam contributes to the storage of 5,446 acre-feet of water, providing a surface area of 562.9 acres for recreational and ecological purposes.
Managed by the state regulatory agency NCDEQ, DEMLR Dam Safety Program, Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam has a high hazard potential but has been assessed to be in fair condition as of November 2020. The surrounding area of Wayne County benefits from the water stored by the dam, which also plays a role in managing the Neuse River Off Stream and drainage area of 545 square miles.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam an important infrastructure contributing to the management and conservation of water resources in North Carolina. With its significant storage capacity and recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a vital component of the state's water management system, ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding communities while also providing a habitat for diverse aquatic species.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 27 cfs | → |
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 9 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek Near Lucama | 43 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Clayton | 970 cfs | → |
About Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hf Lee Cooling 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 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 below 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.
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.