C.L. White Swine Lagoon dam
C.L. White Swine Lagoon
The C.L. White Swine Lagoon in Surry, North Carolina, is a privately-owned water resource structure that plays a crucial role in managing wastewater from swine farming activities. This lagoon is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with state regulations and enforcement measures. With a low hazard potential but poor condition assessment, this lagoon requires attention to address any potential risks and ensure its continued functionality.
Located near Snow Creek in Surry County, this earth dam structure has a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Despite its modest size with a surface area of 3.6 acres, the lagoon provides essential water management for the surrounding area. The last inspection in April 2016 highlighted the need for improvements, indicating the importance of regular maintenance and risk assessment to safeguard the environment and water resources in the region.
As climate change impacts water resources and the environment, structures like the C.L. White Swine Lagoon become increasingly valuable for sustainable water management. With the potential for modifications and upgrades to enhance its performance and safety, this lagoon serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in innovative solutions for agricultural wastewater management and environmental protection in 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 C.L. White Swine Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 494 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 78 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 23 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C.L. White Swine Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Old River Lane 998, Grayson County
- Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track C.L. White Swine Lagoon in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About C.L. White Swine Lagoon
Where does the data for C.L. White Swine Lagoon 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 C.L. White Swine Lagoon.