Hicks Pond Dam dam
Hicks Pond Dam
Hicks Pond Dam, located in Franklin, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cedar Creek-Tr and has a low hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of January 2019.
Despite its modest size, Hicks Pond Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and maintaining water resources in the area. Its regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies ensure the safety and functionality of the dam, contributing to the overall resilience of the local water system. Climate and water enthusiasts will appreciate the careful management and maintenance of Hicks Pond Dam as part of the larger effort to protect and preserve water resources in North Carolina.
As a focal point for outdoor activities and water conservation efforts, Hicks Pond Dam represents a harmonious blend of human recreation and environmental stewardship. Its low hazard potential and fair condition underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management to ensure the continued safety and sustainability of this vital water resource infrastructure. For those passionate about water resource management and climate resilience, Hicks Pond Dam serves as a microcosm of the broader challenges and opportunities facing our interconnected ecosystem.
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 Hicks Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner | 7 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Dam Near Bahama | 2 cfs | → |
| Flat River Trib Nr Willardville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hicks Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Ledge Rock Boat Ramp, Creedmoor
- Durham County
Campgrounds
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
- Shoreline Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Two Oaks Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
Track Hicks 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 Hicks Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hicks 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 Hicks Pond Dam.