Mclamb Lake Dam dam
Mclamb Lake Dam
Mclamb Lake Dam, located in Falcon, North Carolina, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and also offers recreational opportunities. This private dam on East Mingo Creek was completed in 1950 and stands at a structural height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 6 feet. It has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres, benefiting from a drainage area of 147 square miles.
Maintained by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Mclamb Lake Dam has a fair condition assessment but poses a high hazard potential. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last assessment taking place in February 2021. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in November 2001, and it meets regulatory guidelines. With a maximum discharge capacity of 248 cubic feet per second, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Despite its age, Mclamb Lake Dam continues to be a vital resource for the local community, ensuring irrigation needs are met and offering recreational opportunities. As a regulated structure with state oversight, the dam's maintenance and safety are closely monitored. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Mclamb Lake Dam remains an important asset in managing water resources and climate challenges in the area.
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 Mclamb Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear River At Lillington | 542 cfs | → |
| Middle Creek Near Clayton | 7 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 28 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Clayton | 242 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Mccullars Crossroads | 13 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mclamb Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
- 777-1799 Ferry Bridge Rd, Grantham, Nc
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
- Lake Wheeler Boat Ramp
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
Track Mclamb Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mclamb Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mclamb 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 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 Mclamb Lake Dam.