Weldon Lake Dam dam
Weldon Lake Dam
Weldon Lake Dam, located in Gold Rock, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose categorized as "Other." Constructed in 1850, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The dam has a NID storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cattail Creek and is monitored by the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being over a century old, Weldon Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in May 1993, with no specific condition assessment date provided. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have any associated structures or outlet gates. While the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation or permitting, it is subject to periodic state inspections to ensure its operational integrity.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the historical significance and engineering aspects of Weldon Lake Dam will find it intriguing to explore its role in water storage and management in the Vance County region of North Carolina. The dam's unique design and purpose, combined with its location on Cattail Creek, make it a notable landmark for those studying water infrastructure and its impact on local communities. Despite its age, Weldon Lake Dam continues to serve as a vital structure for water resource management in the area, highlighting the long-lasting impact of early engineering efforts in harnessing and controlling water flow.
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 Weldon Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
| Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak | 6 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Boydton | 0 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weldon Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Jack Wade Farm Road Vance County
- Nutbush Road Vance County
- Flemingtown Road 3159, Henderson
- 167 County Line Park Rd, Manson, Nc 27553
- Kimball Point Road Warren County
Campgrounds
- Nutbush Bridge State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Satterwhite Pt State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Bullocksville State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Hibernia State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- County Line State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Henderson Point State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
Track Weldon Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Weldon Lake Dam
Where does the data for Weldon 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 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 Weldon Lake Dam.