Wortham Pond Dam dam
Wortham Pond Dam
Wortham Pond Dam, located in Granville, North Carolina, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Situated along Tabb's Creek-Tr, this earth dam boasts a hydraulic height of 22.5 feet and a structural height of 25 feet. With a NID storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.2 acres, Wortham Pond Dam provides a serene setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Although the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, it is regularly inspected to ensure its safety and integrity. The last inspection date was in January 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 0. Even though Wortham Pond Dam is not regulated by the state, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about its maintenance and emergency preparedness protocols to mitigate any potential risks associated with dam failures.
Overall, Wortham Pond Dam serves as a valuable recreational asset in the Oxford community, offering a tranquil retreat for residents and visitors alike. Its modest size and low hazard potential make it a relatively low-risk structure, but ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensure its continued safety and functionality. For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Wortham Pond Dam provides a fascinating case study of how private dams contribute to both recreational opportunities and potential environmental challenges in the region.
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 Wortham Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner | 9 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Dam Near Bahama | 2 cfs | → |
| Flat River Trib Nr Willardville | 0 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Bahama | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wortham Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Jack Wade Farm Road Vance County
- Nutbush Road Vance County
- Flemingtown Road 3159, Henderson
- 167 County Line Park Rd, Manson, Nc 27553
- Ivy Hill Road 3198, Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Nutbush Bridge State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Satterwhite Pt State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Bullocksville State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Hibernia State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Henderson Point State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
Track Wortham Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wortham Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wortham 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 Wortham Pond Dam.