Novo Lagoon dam
Novo Lagoon
Novo Lagoon, located in Franklinton, North Carolina, is a privately owned water resource primarily used for fire protection and as a small fish pond. This Earth dam structure, completed in 1994, has a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 37 feet, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. The lagoon covers an area of 5 acres and is fed by Cedar Creek.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Novo Lagoon poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. The last inspection took place in March 2002, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. With a history of serving multiple purposes and providing water storage, Novo Lagoon is a valuable resource for the local community that must be managed effectively to mitigate any potential risks.
In the midst of climate change and increasing water scarcity, Novo Lagoon serves as a vital asset for firefighting and supporting local fish populations. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of maintaining and safeguarding such infrastructure to ensure its continued functionality and environmental benefits for the surrounding area.
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 Novo Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Novo Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Ledge Rock Boat Ramp, Creedmoor
Campgrounds
- Shoreline Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Two Oaks Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
Track Novo Lagoon 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 Novo Lagoon
Where does the data for Novo Lagoon 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 Significant 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 Novo Lagoon.