Becker Sand & Gravel dam
Becker Sand & Gravel
Becker Sand & Gravel is a privately owned facility located in Harnett, North Carolina, near the Cape Fear River-Os. The primary purpose of this structure is for tailings, with a low hazard potential and a hydraulic height of 64 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 1456 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 1331.2 acre-feet, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 70 feet, making it a significant water resource management infrastructure in the area.
Although Becker Sand & Gravel has not been rated for its condition assessment since 2010, it is still in operational condition, with inspections being conducted periodically. The facility has not been modified in recent years, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps have not been updated or prepared. Despite these limitations, the dam serves an important role in managing tailings and water resources in the region, contributing to the overall environmental and climatic considerations for the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Becker Sand & Gravel presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam in North Carolina. Its location near the Cape Fear River-Os and its storage capacity make it a significant piece of infrastructure for managing tailings. While its condition assessment is not up to date, the dam continues to be inspected for safety. Understanding and monitoring facilities like Becker Sand & Gravel are crucial for ensuring effective water resource management and climate resilience in the face of potential hazards and emergencies.
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 Becker Sand & Gravel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 25 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 220 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 533 cfs | → |
| Bayou Macon At Eudora | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Becker Sand & Gravel.
Track Becker Sand & Gravel 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 Becker Sand & Gravel
Where does the data for Becker Sand & Gravel 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 Becker Sand & Gravel.