Braswell Milling Co. Dam dam
Braswell Milling Co. Dam
The Braswell Milling Co. Dam, also known as the Production Enterprises Lagoon, is a significant earth dam located in Nash, North Carolina along the Pig Basket Trib. Owned privately, this dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other," indicating its unique function within the area. Standing at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, this dam has a NID storage capacity of 63 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.5 acres.
Although the Braswell Milling Co. Dam is not state-regulated, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection date was in 2003, with a hazard potential rated as "Significant." Despite being non-rated for condition assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With no associated structures and a lack of specific design details, the Braswell Milling Co. Dam remains a key feature along the Pig Basket Trib, contributing to the overall water infrastructure of North Carolina.
With no state jurisdiction, permitting, or enforcement agencies listed, the Braswell Milling Co. Dam operates independently as a vital water resource structure in Nash County. While lacking detailed information on its construction and modifications, this dam's presence is essential for managing water flow and storage in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and significance of dams like Braswell Milling Co. is crucial for sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Braswell Milling Co. Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
| Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak | 8 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount | 77 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 20 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Near Enfield | 27 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek Near Lucama | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Braswell Milling Co. Dam.
Track Braswell Milling Co. Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Braswell Milling Co. Dam
Where does the data for Braswell Milling Co. 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.
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