Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin dam
Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin
Located in Wake, North Carolina, the Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin is a vital infrastructure owned and operated by the local government. This facility plays a crucial role in managing waste water and ensuring the health of the Neuse River, a prominent waterway in the region. With a high hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the basin is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 584 cubic feet per second, safeguarding against potential risks and emergencies.
Completed in 2006, this earth-type dam structure stands at a hydraulic height of 34.5 feet and a structural height of 36 feet, with a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. The basin covers a surface area of 7.5 acres and serves the primary purpose of waste water management. With state regulatory oversight and regular inspections, the Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin demonstrates a commitment to environmental protection and resource preservation.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, this facility on Mai Plantation Road plays a significant role in maintaining water quality and ensuring the proper treatment of waste water before it is released into the Neuse River. With its strategic location and operational efficiency, the basin contributes to the overall sustainability and resilience of the water resource management system in Wake County, 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 Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek At Sunnybrook Drive Nr Raleigh | 4 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Clayton | 242 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Mccullars Crossroads | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin.
Boat launches
- Neuse River Trail Wake County
- Milburnie Dam Bridge Raleigh
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Walnut Creek Trail Raleigh
- Lake Wheeler Boat Ramp
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
Campgrounds
- Durant Nature Park
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Rvacation Campground
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
Track Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin in the Snoflo app
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About Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin
Where does the data for Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin 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 Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant Equalization Basin.