Hog City Lagoon Dam Dam
Hog City Lagoon Dam
Hog City Lagoon Dam, located in Lenoir, North Carolina, stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Built in 1987, this private earth dam serves a primary purpose that goes beyond traditional water resource management, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and conservation. With a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Hog City Lagoon Dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure in the region. Its maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet ensures a reliable supply of water for various purposes while also contributing to flood control efforts. The dam's surface area of 4.5 acres provides habitat for diverse wildlife species, highlighting the interconnectedness of water resources and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, we can appreciate the vital role that Hog City Lagoon Dam plays in safeguarding our natural environment and supporting sustainable development. From its inception to its current state, this earth dam exemplifies the harmonious coexistence of human infrastructure with the delicate ecosystems that rely on it. By recognizing the importance of such structures and advocating for their continued maintenance and improvement, we can ensure a more resilient future for generations to come.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hog City Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River At Kinston | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 2 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| New River Near Gum Branch | 15 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 9 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 216 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hog City Lagoon Dam.
Boat launches
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River runs
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About Hog City Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Hog City Lagoon 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 below 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.
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.