Firestone Pond Dam dam
Firestone Pond Dam
Firestone Pond Dam, located in Moore County, North Carolina, serves as a crucial irrigation resource for the surrounding area. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 17 feet, with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, and spans a length of 620 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 14.4 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 20 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a high hazard potential, necessitating regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of the community.
Managed by a private owner, Firestone Pond Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam sits on the James Creek-Tr river/stream and falls under the jurisdiction of the state for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a drainage area of 162 square miles, the dam covers a surface area of 3 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity that remains unspecified. The last inspection in February 2021 deemed the dam's condition as fair, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
As a vital water resource infrastructure, Firestone Pond Dam plays a significant role in supporting the irrigation needs of the region. With its location in a high-hazard area and fair condition assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of the dam. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the resilience and sustainability of structures like Firestone Pond Dam are paramount in adapting to evolving environmental challenges and ensuring the continued availability of water for agricultural purposes.
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 Firestone Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 3 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 38 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 41 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 50 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 164 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Firestone Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
Campgrounds
- Hickory Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
- Loblolly Campsite
- Camp Durant
- Camp Reeves
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
Fishing spots
Track Firestone Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Firestone Pond Dam
Where does the data for Firestone Pond 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 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 Firestone Pond Dam.