Ammons Pond Dam dam
Ammons Pond Dam
Ammons Pond Dam, located in Wake County, North Carolina, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Situated in Falls City along the Upper Barton Creek-Tr stream, this dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet. With a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 3 acres, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Despite being privately owned, Ammons Pond Dam is subject to state inspection, with the most recent assessment in January 2018 deeming its condition satisfactory and its hazard potential low. While it is not regulated by state agencies, the dam serves as a recreational haven for visitors in the area, reflecting a harmonious coexistence between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship. With its serene surroundings and safe infrastructure, Ammons Pond Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in the picturesque wilderness of North Carolina.
As an integral part of the local landscape, Ammons Pond Dam not only provides a serene recreational spot for visitors but also showcases the importance of maintaining and inspecting dams for safety and environmental preservation. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, this dam serves as a model for private owners in upholding the integrity of water resources while offering a tranquil retreat for those who appreciate the beauty of nature amidst the water's edge.
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 Ammons Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 14 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ammons Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Durham County
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
Campgrounds
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Two Oaks Campground
Track Ammons Pond 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 Ammons Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ammons 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 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 Ammons Pond Dam.