Perimeter Park West Dam dam
Perimeter Park West Dam
Perimeter Park West Dam, located in Wake, North Carolina, stands as a crucial structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This private dam is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Dam Safety Program, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities near the Stirrup Iron, Crabtree, and Reedy rivers.
Standing at a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, Perimeter Park West Dam boasts a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in November 2019. The dam's location on Marcom Dr, with a length of 180 feet, serves as a vital point of interest for those interested in water management and conservation efforts in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Perimeter Park West Dam provides a glimpse into the intersection of recreation and water infrastructure. As a privately-owned structure with state regulation and inspection, the dam showcases the importance of maintaining safety standards while offering recreational opportunities for the community. With its high hazard potential and satisfactory condition, the dam serves as a focal point for understanding the challenges and responsibilities associated with managing water resources in Wake, North Carolina.
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 Perimeter Park West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 9 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 12 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 10 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 12 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Apex | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Perimeter Park West Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Walnut Creek Trail Raleigh
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Durham County
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
Campgrounds
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
Track Perimeter Park West Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Perimeter Park West Dam
Where does the data for Perimeter Park West 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 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 Perimeter Park West Dam.