Marsh Wood Lake Dam dam
Marsh Wood Lake Dam
Marsh Wood Lake Dam, located in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, is a private dam primarily used for recreation on Willis Creek. Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, with a length of 500 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 123 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 148 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Marsh Wood Lake Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in November 2016. Although there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam serves as a crucial recreational resource in the area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the picturesque surroundings and activities available at the lake.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan status remains undisclosed. However, with its sound risk management measures and compliance with regulatory guidelines, Marsh Wood Lake Dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for visitors while contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of water resources in the region.
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 Marsh Wood Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel | 636 cfs | → |
| Big Swamp Nr Tarheel | 2 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Lumberton | 130 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 31 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 31 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 96 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marsh Wood Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Jones Lake State Park
- Smith Lake Army Rv Military - Ft Bragg
- John Culberth Campsite
- Buck Landing Campsite
- Piney Island Campsite
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
Track Marsh Wood Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marsh Wood Lake Dam
Where does the data for Marsh Wood 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 Marsh Wood Lake Dam.