Pine Forest Dam dam
Pine Forest Dam
Pine Forest Dam, located in Wake, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, providing a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4.5 acres and a maximum storage of 47 acre-feet, Pine Forest Dam offers a serene and picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Pine Forest Dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in April 2014. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction nor is it regulated by state authorities, but it is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With a history of providing recreational opportunities and serving as a vital water resource in the area, Pine Forest Dam remains a focal point for outdoor activities and environmental appreciation along the Richland Creek-Tr.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty and functionality of Pine Forest Dam, they can appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities while also acknowledging the importance of ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety. With its serene location and significant hazard potential, Pine Forest Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between harnessing water resources for human use and safeguarding against potential risks and hazards in the face of changing climate 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 Pine Forest Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Forest Dam.
Boat launches
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Durham County
Campgrounds
- Shoreline Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Blue Heron Campground
Track Pine Forest 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 Pine Forest Dam
Where does the data for Pine Forest 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 Pine Forest Dam.