Summary
With a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, the dam stands at 350 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 10 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as satisfactory as of the last inspection in April 2015, with regular inspections conducted every two years.
The dam falls under state jurisdiction and is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Although the exact year of completion is not specified, the dam provides a surface area of 2.5 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
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Dam Length |
350 |
River Or Stream |
Little Clear Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.5 |
Nid Storage |
15 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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