Rouse Pond Dam dam
Rouse Pond Dam
Rouse Pond Dam, located in Duplin, North Carolina, is a privately owned Earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a structural height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, this dam sits on the Ne Cape Fear-Tr river/stream and covers a surface area of 14.7 acres, with a drainage area of 1120 acres. Despite being non-state regulated, the dam is subject to regular state inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment as of the last inspection in July 2020. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, it meets state inspection requirements and has not undergone any modifications in recent years. The risk assessment, DSAC assignment date, and risk management measures for the dam are all currently unavailable, indicating a need for further evaluation and planning to ensure the safety and security of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rouse Pond Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned dam used primarily for recreational purposes. The dam's location on the Ne Cape Fear-Tr river/stream, its structural specifications, and storage capacity all contribute to its unique characteristics. With a focus on state inspections and safety measures, there is potential for ongoing monitoring and assessment to enhance the resilience and effectiveness of the dam in the face of changing environmental conditions and potential risks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Rouse Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 2,860 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 3 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 9 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 183 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rouse Pond Dam.
Boat launches
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Rouse Pond Dam
Where does the data for Rouse 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 below 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.
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.