Hinson Pond Dam dam
Hinson Pond Dam
Hinson Pond Dam, located in Stanly, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed for fire protection, as well as serving as a stock or small fish pond. The dam is classified as an Earth type, with a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 18 feet. It has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Hinson Pond Dam is currently assessed as being in fair condition as of the last inspection in January 2020. The dam has an inspection frequency of 2 years to monitor its structural integrity and safety. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam plays a crucial role in fire protection and water resource management in the area. With its strategic location on the Stony Run-Os river/stream and the potential risk it poses, ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness are essential for the continued safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Overall, Hinson Pond Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and fire protection in North Carolina. With its private ownership and state regulation, the dam plays a significant role in maintaining water storage and supporting local ecosystems. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and integrity of dams like Hinson Pond Dam will be crucial in mitigating risks and adapting to changing environmental conditions.
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 Hinson Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 45 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 117 cfs | → |
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill | 2 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hinson Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
Campgrounds
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Woodrun
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
- Art Lilley Campground
- Arrowhead
- Arrowhead Campground
Fishing spots
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Arrowhead Lake
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Buddle Branch
Track Hinson Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hinson Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hinson Pond 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 High 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 Hinson Pond Dam.