Malvin Harrington Pond Dam dam
Malvin Harrington Pond Dam
Malvin Harrington Pond Dam, located in Ansonville, North Carolina, serves as a vital water supply structure within the region. Built in 1991, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 15.2 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12.2 feet, with a length of 660 feet. The dam holds a normal storage capacity of 11.4 acre-feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1.7 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and not being state-regulated, Malvin Harrington Pond Dam plays a crucial role in debris control and providing water supply for the area. The dam is situated on the Jacks Creek-Tr river/stream and is not under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency. Although the condition assessment of the dam is marked as 'Not Rated', it has undergone inspection as recently as May 2013. With no associated locks or spillways, the structure remains a key component in managing water resources for the local community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Malvin Harrington Pond Dam to be an intriguing example of a privately owned water supply infrastructure. With its construction aimed at fulfilling the purposes of debris control and water supply, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and regulating such structures. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness details are not specified, its role in managing water resources in the region highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
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 Malvin Harrington Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 160 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail | 2 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Malvin Harrington Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodrun
- Williams Farm
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Yates Place Camp
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
- Art Lilley Campground
Fishing spots
- Arrowhead Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Buck Branch
- Baldwins Pond
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Big Branch
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About Malvin Harrington Pond Dam
Where does the data for Malvin Harrington 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.
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