Carolina Pines Pond Dam dam
Carolina Pines Pond Dam
Carolina Pines Pond Dam, located in Cherry Point, North Carolina, was completed in 1955 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Managed by a private owner, the dam stands at a hydraulic height of 18.9 feet and a structural height of 23.6 feet, with a total length of 225 feet. The dam holds a normal storage capacity of 78 acre-feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 660 cubic feet per second.
Although the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, it is subject to regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in May 2010. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With a drainage area of 93 square miles and a surface area of 27.5 acres, Carolina Pines Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the surrounding area, providing irrigation, recreation, and water supply benefits.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Carolina Pines Pond Dam is constructed with an earth core and stone foundations, reflecting a blend of natural and engineered materials. Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, the dam's operation and inspection are overseen by the state, ensuring compliance with safety standards. With its strategic location on Anderson Creek-Tr, this dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure that supports the local ecosystem and community's water needs.
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 Carolina Pines Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trent River Near Trenton | 13 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 971 cfs | → |
| New River Near Gum Branch | 26 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 619 cfs | → |
| Chicod Cr At Sr1760 Near Simpson | 2 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 84 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carolina Pines Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee Landing Road, New Bern
- Creek Place Road 349, Arapahoe
- Midyette Street 301, Oriental
- Dixon Fields Canoe Launch
- Carteret County
- Long Point Road Jones County
Campgrounds
- Flanners Beach/Neuse River Campground
- Fisher Landing
- Oyster Point Camp
- Cedar Point
- Hammocks Beach State Park
Paddle runs
- East Prong From Sr 1100 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- 1.25 Miles Upstream From Hwy 17 Bridge To Black Swamp Creek
Track Carolina Pines Pond 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 Carolina Pines Pond Dam
Where does the data for Carolina Pines 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 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 Carolina Pines Pond Dam.