Cooper Pond Dam dam
Cooper Pond Dam
Cooper Pond Dam, located in Nash, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. This private-owned earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 250 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition was last assessed as fair in 2013, indicating a need for regular inspection and maintenance.
Situated on the Tar River-Tr, Cooper Pond Dam is not state-regulated and does not fall under the jurisdiction of any regulatory agency. However, it is subject to state inspection, with the last inspection taking place in February 2013. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently unspecified. The dam's location, design, and construction details remain undisclosed, highlighting the need for further information to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource in the face of changing climate conditions and potential risks.
As an integral part of the local water infrastructure, Cooper Pond Dam plays a crucial role in providing water for fire protection and supporting wildlife through its fish pond. With its relatively low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the nuances of Cooper Pond Dam's design, purpose, and condition can help inform proactive measures to mitigate risks and safeguard this important water resource for future generations.
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 Cooper Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Contentnea Creek Near Lucama | 30 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount | 77 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 20 cfs | → |
| Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak | 8 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cooper Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 33 3000-3432, Tarboro
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Milburnie Dam Bridge Raleigh
- Neuse River Trail Wake County
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
Track Cooper Pond Dam 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 Cooper Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cooper 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 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 Cooper Pond Dam.