Mclamb Lagoon Dam dam
Mclamb Lagoon Dam
Mclamb Lagoon Dam, located in Sampson County, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1977. Standing at a structural height of 23 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam serves as a vital structure along the Rocky Marsh Creek. With a primary purpose classified as "Other," the dam has a normal storage capacity of 8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 10 acre-feet.
Despite not being state-regulated, Mclamb Lagoon Dam poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition since the last inspection in May 2012. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness remain unclear. The dam's location, surrounded by natural beauty, draws attention to the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
As a key feature in the water resource infrastructure of the region, Mclamb Lagoon Dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between human development and environmental stewardship. With its proximity to the Wilmington District and representation by David Rouzer in Congress, the dam's maintenance and safety are crucial considerations for both local authorities and climate enthusiasts alike. Efforts to enhance risk management measures and emergency preparedness for the dam will be essential to mitigate potential threats and safeguard the surrounding area's ecological balance.
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 Mclamb Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Tomahawk | 47 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel | 647 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 25 cfs | → |
| Big Swamp Nr Tarheel | 2 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear R At Lock #1 Nr Kelly | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 270 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mclamb Lagoon Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Mclamb Lagoon 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 Mclamb Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Mclamb Lagoon 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 Mclamb Lagoon Dam.