Candor Wastewater Dike dam
Candor Wastewater Dike
The Candor Wastewater Dike, located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, is a crucial infrastructure designed to manage wastewater and protect the surrounding environment. Built in 1986, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet. It serves primarily as a containment structure, with a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 58 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2013, the Candor Wastewater Dike is regularly inspected to ensure its continued safety and functionality. It is operated by a public utility and falls under state jurisdiction, with state inspection but no regulatory oversight. The dam is situated along the Mill Creek-Tr river/stream and is part of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, providing essential protection for the local community in Robbins.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Candor Wastewater Dike represents a vital piece of infrastructure that plays a critical role in managing wastewater and safeguarding against potential environmental hazards. Its presence highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure their ongoing effectiveness and safety, especially in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing pressure on water resources. The Candor Wastewater Dike stands as a testament to the proactive measures taken to protect communities and the environment from potential risks associated with water management.
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 Candor Wastewater Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 14 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 112 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Candor Wastewater Dike.
Boat launches
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Falls Road Stanly County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Big Branch
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Arrowhead Lake
Track Candor Wastewater Dike 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 Candor Wastewater Dike
Where does the data for Candor Wastewater Dike 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 Candor Wastewater Dike.