Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam dam
Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam
Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam, located in Cornwall, North Carolina, is a private recreational earth dam standing at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 16 feet. The dam spans 325 feet along the Little Johnson Creek-Tr, providing a surface area of 3 acres and a maximum discharge of 40 cubic feet per second. Despite being non-state regulated, the dam is inspected regularly and holds a significant hazard potential.
Constructed for recreational purposes, Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam offers a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities, serving as a tranquil spot for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While not rated for its condition, the dam poses a significant risk due to its hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure safety for visitors and surrounding areas.
With the last inspection dating back to 2004, Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam stands as a peaceful oasis in Granville, North Carolina, under the ownership of a private entity. As water enthusiasts explore the area, they can appreciate the dam's contribution to the local ecosystem and its role in providing a space for outdoor recreation. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam's inspection history underscores the commitment to ensuring its structural integrity and safety for all who enjoy its picturesque surroundings.
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 Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Bahama | 22 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Jack Wade Farm Road Vance County
- Nutbush Road Vance County
Campgrounds
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Occoneechee State Park
- Equestrian Campground
- Nutbush Bridge State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Staunton River State Park
Fishing spots
Track Camp Oak Hill 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 Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Camp Oak Hill 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 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 Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam.