J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 dam
J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2
J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2, located in Richmond County, North Carolina, serves primarily for irrigation purposes along Rocky Fork Creek-Os. This private dam, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 31 feet, has a normal storage capacity of 16.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 19 acre-feet. The dam, constructed from earth materials, spans a length of 100 feet and covers a surface area of 1.5 acres.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in July 2013, with its condition assessed as "Not Rated". With no emergency action plan in place and no recent risk assessment conducted, the dam's safety and risk management measures remain unclear. However, its low hazard potential suggests that it poses minimal threat to surrounding areas in the event of a breach or failure.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 intriguing due to its unique characteristics and purpose. While the dam plays a crucial role in providing irrigation water, its lack of state regulation and recent inspections raise questions about its long-term safety and emergency preparedness. Further research and monitoring may be needed to ensure the continued functionality and safety of this private dam in Richmond County.
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 J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 43 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 28 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Star | 7 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 187 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 166 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2.
Boat launches
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
Campgrounds
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Loblolly Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
- Hickory Campsite
- Camp Durant
- Camp Reeves
Fishing spots
- Baldwins Pond
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Big Branch
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Aberdeen Town Lake
Track J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 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 J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2
Where does the data for J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 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 J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2.