Brock Millpond Dam dam
Brock Millpond Dam
Brock Millpond Dam, located in Trenton, North Carolina, is a historic earth dam completed in 1738 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a structural height of 15.3 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9.4 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Crooked Run and is owned by the local government, with state regulatory oversight from the North Carolina Dam Safety Program.
Despite its age, Brock Millpond Dam is assessed to be in fair condition with a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The most recent inspection in January 2021 deemed the dam to be structurally sound, but it is crucial for the local government to stay vigilant in monitoring its condition. The dam also lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan, which could be a concern in the event of a breach or extreme weather event.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Brock Millpond Dam to be a fascinating blend of history and modern-day management challenges. The dam's role in providing recreational opportunities while also posing potential hazards underscores the delicate balance required in managing water resources and infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. As discussions around dam safety and emergency preparedness continue to evolve, Brock Millpond Dam serves as a tangible example of the complexities involved in safeguarding our water resources for both present and future generations.
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 Brock Millpond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trent River Near Trenton | 13 cfs | → |
| New River Near Gum Branch | 26 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 971 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 619 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 84 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brock Millpond Dam.
Boat launches
- Dixon Fields Canoe Launch
- Maple Cypress Road Craven County
- Weyerhaeuser Road Craven County
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- Long Point Road Jones County
- Riverview Street 198, Jacksonville
Campgrounds
- Neuseway Nature Park
- Contentnea Creekside City Park
- Fisher Landing
- Flanners Beach/Neuse River Campground
- Cabin Lake County Park
- Hammocks Beach State Park
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
- 1.25 Miles Upstream From Hwy 17 Bridge To Black Swamp Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
Track Brock Millpond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brock Millpond Dam
Where does the data for Brock 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 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 Brock Millpond Dam.