Marshall Pond #1 dam
Marshall Pond #1
Marshall Pond #1, located in Wake, North Carolina, is a privately owned dam used primarily for irrigation purposes. This earth dam has a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. While the dam's condition is assessed as fair, it poses a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure safety and prevent potential risks.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Marshall Pond #1 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam, situated along the Smith Creek-Tr river or stream, also serves as a recreational area with a surface area of 3 acres. Despite its current fair condition, ongoing risk assessment and management measures are essential to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the dam's long-term stability and safety for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
With the last inspection conducted in February 2019, Marshall Pond #1 requires a biennial inspection frequency to monitor its condition and address any maintenance or repair needs promptly. As a vital water resource infrastructure with significant storage capacity, regular monitoring and adherence to dam safety guidelines are crucial to prevent any emergencies or disruptions to irrigation and recreational activities associated with the pond. The collaborative efforts of state agencies, private owners, and the local community are essential in maintaining the integrity and functionality of Marshall Pond #1 for the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
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 Marshall Pond #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Sunnybrook Drive Nr Raleigh | 4 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marshall Pond #1.
Boat launches
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Milburnie Dam Bridge Raleigh
- Neuse River Trail Wake County
- Walnut Creek Trail Raleigh
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
Campgrounds
- Durant Nature Park
- Blue Heron Campground
- Shoreline Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
Track Marshall Pond #1 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 Marshall Pond #1
Where does the data for Marshall Pond #1 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 Marshall Pond #1.