Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3 dam
Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3
Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3, located in Pamlico Beach, North Carolina, stands as a testament to engineering excellence since its completion in 1979. This private earth dam serves a primary purpose of "Other," with a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 30 feet. With a length of 8750 feet and a storage capacity of 5550 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite not being state-regulated, Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3 undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in 2001. The dam boasts a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated." While the emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified in the data, the dam's operational efficiency and safety protocols ensure its resilience against potential risks and emergencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significant role this dam plays in maintaining water levels and mitigating flood risks in the Pamlico area.
As a vital component of the local water management infrastructure, Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3 offers a glimpse into the intersection of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. With its strategic location along the Pamlico River, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management practices. As enthusiasts delve deeper into the intricacies of water infrastructure, this dam serves as a compelling case study in balancing human needs with ecological conservation in a dynamic climate landscape.
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 Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Van Swamp Near Hoke | 0 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 467 cfs | → |
| Chicod Cr At Sr1760 Near Simpson | 2 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Greenville | 260 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 9 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 336 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3.
Boat launches
- Oyster Creek Road 558, 28552
- Griffin Road 46, 28587 Vandemere
- Lee Landing Road, New Bern
- Hyde County
- Midyette Street 301, Oriental
- Weyerhaeuser Road Craven County
Campgrounds
- Goose Creek State Park
- Goose Creek State Park Tent Campground
- Fisher Landing
- Flanners Beach/Neuse River Campground
Paddle runs
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- East Prong From Sr 1100 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
Track Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3 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 Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3
Where does the data for Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3 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 Texasgulf Clay Pond Dam #3.