Davis Millpond Dam dam
Davis Millpond Dam
Davis Millpond Dam, located in Kinston, North Carolina, was completed in 1850 and serves as a recreational site along Trotters Creek. The dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, the dam has a length of 400 feet and a storage capacity of 374 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Despite not being rated for its condition, Davis Millpond Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential. The last inspection of the dam took place in September 2019, with an inspection frequency of 0. With a drainage area of 4160 acres and a maximum discharge of 248 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it remains an essential structure for both recreational and water resource management purposes.
As a historical earth dam, Davis Millpond Dam stands as a testament to the engineering practices of the 19th century. With a surface area of 50 acres and a normal storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, the dam offers not only recreational opportunities but also contributes to the overall water management system in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Davis Millpond Dam become increasingly important in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.
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 Davis Millpond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 2,860 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 183 cfs | → |
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 33 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis Millpond Dam.
Boat launches
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Campgrounds
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Davis Millpond Dam
Where does the data for Davis 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 Significant 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.