Leggett Lake Dam dam
Leggett Lake Dam
Leggett Lake Dam, located in Nichols, North Carolina, is a private earth dam constructed in 1935 for recreational purposes on the Hog Swamp-Os River. With a structural height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet, this dam has a length of 592 feet and a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. The dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and offers a surface area of 8 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite being privately owned, Leggett Lake Dam is regularly inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam has not undergone any major modifications since its construction. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 26 cubic feet per second, providing a stable and secure water resource for the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Leggett Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure that plays a vital role in water management and outdoor recreation in Robeson County, North Carolina. Its historical significance, modest size, and stable condition make it a noteworthy feature in the local landscape, contributing to the region's water supply and offering a serene setting for leisure activities.
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 Leggett Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lumber River At Boardman | 251 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Lumberton | 231 cfs | → |
| Big Swamp Nr Tarheel | 10 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 164 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 26 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 313 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leggett Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Griffins Landing 10400, Horry County
- Lester Road Dillon County
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Huggins Landing Road 501, Horry County
Campgrounds
- Princess Ann - Lumber River State Park
- Pea Ridge Campsite
- Piney Island Campsite
- Buck Landing Campsite
- John Culberth Campsite
- Little Pee Dee State Park
Fishing spots
Track Leggett Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Leggett Lake Dam
Where does the data for Leggett 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 Leggett Lake Dam.