Brier Creek Village Center Dam dam
Brier Creek Village Center Dam
The Brier Creek Village Center Dam in Wake, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. While not state-regulated or permitted, this Earth dam has a high hazard potential and was last inspected in December 2019, with a fair condition assessment. The dam does not have specific height or volume data available, but its location at 35.8958 latitude and -78.797 longitude makes it a notable feature in the area for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Despite its lack of state oversight, the Brier Creek Village Center Dam serves as a recreational hub in Wake County, offering opportunities for outdoor activities in a picturesque setting. With a high hazard potential, the dam's fair condition assessment highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and the integrity of the structure. As a private-owned facility, the dam may not have the same level of regulatory oversight as other public dams, making it a unique case study for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Brier Creek Village Center Dam can explore its role in providing recreational opportunities while facing challenges related to its high hazard potential. The dam's location and design make it a valuable asset in Wake County, requiring ongoing attention to ensure its safety and functionality. As a private-owned structure, the dam's management and maintenance practices offer insights into the broader issues of dam safety and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Brier Creek Village Center Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 12 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 9 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 12 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 10 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brier Creek Village Center Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Durham County
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
Campgrounds
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
Track Brier Creek Village Center Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brier Creek Village Center Dam
Where does the data for Brier Creek Village Center 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 Brier Creek Village Center Dam.