Lake Genele Dam dam
Lake Genele Dam
Lake Genele Dam, located in Duplin, North Carolina, stands as a symbol of recreational enjoyment and water resource management. Built in 1937, this earth dam spans 530 feet in length and reaches a hydraulic height of 10 feet, offering a storage capacity of 312 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Polly Run Creek and serves primarily for recreation, providing a serene setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Lake Genele Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2015. While the dam is not state regulated or permitted, it undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a normal storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and supporting the local ecosystem.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty and functionality of Lake Genele Dam, its presence serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices. With its rich history, recreational opportunities, and vital role in water storage, Lake Genele Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in safeguarding our precious water resources.
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 Lake Genele Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 269 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 336 cfs | → |
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 20 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Genele Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park
- Seymour Johnson Afb Military
- Cabin Lake County Park
- Neuseway Nature Park
- Rvacation Campground
Fishing spots
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
- Black Swamp Creek To Nc Hwy 1442 Bridge At Stella
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
Track Lake Genele Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Genele Dam
Where does the data for Lake Genele 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 Significant 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 Lake Genele Dam.