Pinecrest High School Dam dam
Pinecrest High School Dam
Pinecrest High School Dam, located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, serves as a crucial irrigation source for the surrounding area, with a primary purpose of providing water for agricultural needs. The dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.6 acres. Despite its relatively small size, the dam plays a significant role in supporting local farming activities and ensuring water availability for irrigation.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Pinecrest High School Dam has been assessed to have a fair condition as of its last inspection in February 2021. With a high hazard potential, it is essential for the dam to undergo regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. While the dam currently meets guidelines for emergency action plans, there is room for improvement in terms of risk assessment and management measures to enhance overall safety and preparedness in the event of a potential breach or emergency situation.
In addition to its role in irrigation, the dam also serves as a recreational area for the community, highlighting the multifaceted importance of water resources in both practical and leisure aspects. With its location on Aberdeen Creek-Tr and its proximity to the Wilmington District, Pinecrest High School Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water management, climate resilience, and community engagement in the local area.
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 Pinecrest High School Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 67 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 6 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 54 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 40 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Star | 3 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 83 cfs | → |
About Pinecrest High School Dam
Where does the data for Pinecrest High School 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 High 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 below 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.
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.