Dickerson Pond Dam dam
Dickerson Pond Dam
Dickerson Pond Dam in North Carolina is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. The earth dam has a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a length of 375 feet. Located on Tabbs Creek-Tr, the dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of January 2019.
Despite its modest size, Dickerson Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the Granville region. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, the dam provides essential water for firefighting and livestock, while also supporting local ecosystems. Its location within the Wilmington District underscores its significance in the broader context of water infrastructure in North Carolina.
While maintaining a low hazard potential, ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight ensure the safety and functionality of Dickerson Pond Dam. With the potential to impact downstream areas in the event of a failure, the dam's fair condition assessment indicates the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its integrity and safeguard surrounding communities and ecosystems. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of structures like Dickerson Pond Dam highlights the interconnectedness of water management, environmental stewardship, and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Dickerson Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner | 9 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Dam Near Bahama | 2 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Flat River Trib Nr Willardville | 0 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Bahama | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dickerson Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Jack Wade Farm Road Vance County
- Nutbush Road Vance County
- Flemingtown Road 3159, Henderson
- Ledge Rock Boat Ramp, Creedmoor
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
Campgrounds
- Nutbush Bridge State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Satterwhite Pt State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Bullocksville State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
- Redwood Campsite
- Two Oaks Campground
Track Dickerson Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dickerson Pond Dam
Where does the data for Dickerson 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 Dickerson Pond Dam.