J.C. Howard Dam dam
J.C. Howard Dam
J.C. Howard Dam is a privately owned structure located in Lenoir, North Carolina, along the Tr To Trent River. Completed in 1994, this earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, with a length of 3333 feet. The dam provides irrigation water storage with a capacity of 30.12 acre-feet and also supports recreational activities in the area.
Despite its significant contribution to water resource management, J.C. Howard Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of December 2020. The dam is regularly inspected by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, with inspection frequency set at every two years. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness are not specified in the data, indicating potential areas for further improvement and risk mitigation strategies.
Situated within the Wilmington District, J.C. Howard Dam plays a crucial role in water supply and recreation in the region. Its location on Davis Mill Rd in Lenoir, North Carolina, underscores its importance in supporting agricultural irrigation and local community activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and maintenance of dams like J.C. Howard is essential for sustainable water management and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 J.C. Howard Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River At Kinston | 353 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 9 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| New River Near Gum Branch | 26 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 25 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J.C. Howard Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- South Street 204, Grifton
- Maple Cypress Road Craven County
- Riverview Street 198, Jacksonville
Campgrounds
- Cabin Lake County Park
- Neuseway Nature Park
- Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park
- Contentnea Creekside City Park
- Seymour Johnson Afb Military
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
- 1.25 Miles Upstream From Hwy 17 Bridge To Black Swamp Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Black Swamp Creek To Nc Hwy 1442 Bridge At Stella
Track J.C. Howard Dam in the Snoflo app
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About J.C. Howard Dam
Where does the data for J.C. Howard 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 J.C. Howard Dam.