Squires Lake Dam dam
Squires Lake Dam
Squires Lake Dam, located in Atkinson, North Carolina, was completed in 1991 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private dam on White Oak Creek has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a total length of 750 feet. It has a storage capacity of 696 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 87 acres, draining a watershed area of 3000 acres.
The dam is classified as an Earth type structure with a significant hazard potential. Although it is not state-regulated, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in February 2015. The dam has not been rated for its condition, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place as of the latest data update in April 2021. The Squires Lake Dam is an essential component for water resource management in the region, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for the local community.
With its close proximity to the Wilmington District and the oversight of private ownership, Squires Lake Dam plays a crucial role in sustaining irrigation activities in the area. The dam's location in Pender County underscores its significance in water management for agricultural purposes. As an integral part of the local infrastructure, efforts to assess and address any potential risks associated with the dam will be essential in safeguarding its operations and the surrounding environment for the future.
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 Squires Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Tomahawk | 80 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear R At Lock #1 Nr Kelly | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 43 cfs | → |
| Big Swamp Nr Tarheel | 10 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel | 793 cfs | → |
| New River Near Gum Branch | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Squires Lake Dam.
Track Squires Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Squires Lake Dam
Where does the data for Squires Lake 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Squires Lake Dam.