Mcgavock Pond dam
Mcgavock Pond
Mcgavock Pond in North Carolina is a privately owned water resource managed by the state. Situated in Person County, this pond is part of the Mayo Creek-Tr watershed and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a hydraulic height of 16.5 feet and a structural height of 20.6 feet, this Earth-type dam has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and covers an area of 8 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has been rated as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvement.
Although the dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, the last assessment in March 2021 revealed its deteriorating condition. The lack of an Emergency Action Plan and outdated risk assessment measures suggest a need for proactive management to ensure the safety and longevity of Mcgavock Pond. With the potential risks associated with poor dam conditions, stakeholders and regulators must prioritize necessary upgrades and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards that could arise in the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mcgavock Pond presents an opportunity to advocate for sustainable management practices to protect this vital water source for generations to come.
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 Mcgavock Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 3 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Bahama | 20 cfs | → |
| Hyco Creek Near Leasburg | · | → |
| Mountain Creek At Sr1617 Nr Bahama | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcgavock Pond.
Boat launches
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Highway 62, Milton
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Redwood Campsite
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Staunton River State Park
- Occoneechee State Park
- Equestrian Campground
Fishing spots
Track Mcgavock Pond 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 Mcgavock Pond
Where does the data for Mcgavock Pond 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 Mcgavock Pond.