Robert E. Lee Dam dam
Robert E. Lee Dam
Robert E. Lee Dam, located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, along the Meherrin River-Tr, was completed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of irrigation. This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 16.6 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 380 feet and a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. The dam serves as a vital water resource for the region, supporting irrigation and recreation activities while also contributing to the conservation of the surrounding environment.
The dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state, although it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the area. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates of the dam help manage water flow effectively, while the surrounding soil foundation and stone core provide stability to the structure.
Overall, Robert E. Lee Dam stands as a key infrastructure for water resource management in North Carolina, offering essential support for irrigation and recreational activities along the Meherrin River-Tr. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam plays a vital role in ensuring water supply reliability and environmental conservation in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of well-maintained dams like Robert E. Lee Dam in sustainable water management practices becomes increasingly evident.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Robert E. Lee Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Potecasi Creek Near Union | 11 cfs | → |
| Ahoskie Creek At Ahoskie | 5 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Sebrell | 143 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 19 cfs | → |
| Meherrin River At Emporia | 104 cfs | → |
| Cashie River At Sr1257 Near Windsor | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robert E. Lee Dam.
Track Robert E. Lee Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Robert E. Lee Dam
Where does the data for Robert E. Lee 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 Robert E. Lee Dam.