Leggett Pond Dam dam
Leggett Pond Dam
Leggett Pond Dam, located in Williamston, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Designed by the USDA NRCS and situated along the Mill Branch-Tr river, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 19.4 feet. With a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow for agricultural needs in the region.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Leggett Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with the last inspection conducted in 2005. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are not clearly outlined. The surrounding area, with a drainage area of 82 square miles, benefits from the dam's water storage capabilities and recreational opportunities.
As an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure, Leggett Pond Dam serves as a key component in supporting irrigation and recreational activities in the region. With its earth structure and stone core, the dam provides essential water storage for agricultural purposes, maintaining a balance between water supply and demand. While the dam's risk assessment indicates moderate concerns, continued monitoring and evaluation are necessary to ensure the safety and longevity of this vital water resource asset.
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 Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cashie River At Sr1257 Near Windsor | 0 cfs | → |
| Van Swamp Near Hoke | 0 cfs | → |
| Chicod Cr At Sr1760 Near Simpson | 2 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Greenville | 260 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Tarboro | 121 cfs | → |
| Ahoskie Creek At Ahoskie | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leggett Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- East Boulevard 1014, Williamston
- East Main Street 302, Williamston
- Clarks Neck Road 6876, Washington
- North Side Street Greenville
- Highway 17, Edenton
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
Fishing spots
Track Leggett Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Leggett Pond Dam
Where does the data for Leggett Pond 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 Pond Dam.