N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2 dam
N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2
N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2, located in Wake County, North Carolina, serves as a crucial irrigation structure along the Swift Creek-Tr River. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in March 2019.
Owned by the state and managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2 plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. While not regulated by the state, the dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is essential for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure development in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Overall, N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2 stands as a testament to the collaboration between government agencies and design experts in safeguarding water resources for irrigation purposes. With a focus on risk management and emergency preparedness, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure asset in Wake County, providing valuable insights for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship.
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 N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Creek Near Mccullars Crossroads | 13 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Apex | 0 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Sunnybrook Drive Nr Raleigh | 4 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Lake Wheeler Boat Ramp
- Walnut Creek Trail Raleigh
- Neuse River Trail Wake County
- Milburnie Dam Bridge Raleigh
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
Campgrounds
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Durant Nature Park
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Blue Heron Campground
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Osprey Nest Campground
Track N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2 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 N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2
Where does the data for N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2 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 N C S U Farm Unit Dam #2.