Oceanview Farms dam
Oceanview Farms
Oceanview Farms, also known as Coharie Farms, is a strategically located earth dam in Richlands, North Carolina, along the Haw Branch river. With a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, this dam serves a primary purpose that is categorized as "Other." The dam is relatively small in size, with a length of only 1 foot and a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite its modest dimensions, Oceanview Farms plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2009. While it is not regulated by the state, it does undergo regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's location and design make it an essential component of the local water infrastructure.
Oceanview Farms is a testament to the importance of small-scale dams in maintaining water security and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Its presence along the Haw Branch river not only provides storage capacity but also contributes to flood control efforts in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like Oceanview Farms is crucial in promoting sustainable water management practices and building resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Oceanview Farms -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New River Near Gum Branch | 20 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 22 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 9 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 339 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 356 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oceanview Farms.
Boat launches
- Riverview Street 198, Jacksonville
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- Shaw Highway Pender County
- Dixon Fields Canoe Launch
- Whitestocking Road 525, Burgaw
- Long Point Road Jones County
Campgrounds
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
- Black Swamp Creek To Nc Hwy 1442 Bridge At Stella
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
Track Oceanview Farms 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 Oceanview Farms
Where does the data for Oceanview Farms 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 Oceanview Farms.