Bright's Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam Dam
Bright's Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam
Bright's Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam in North Carolina serves as an off-stream water resource designed for wet weather conditions. Completed in 2007, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a structural height of 30 feet and offers a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet across its 2.3-acre surface area. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of 2013, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and managing water flow in the region.
Managed by the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bright's Creek Dam operates with a focus on other purposes beyond flood control. Despite no state regulation or permitting, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With Emergency Action Plans (EAP) prepared and last reviewed in 2006, this dam stands ready to respond to any unforeseen events, aligning with safety guidelines and risk management measures to protect surrounding communities from potential hazards.
In collaboration with local and federal agencies, Bright's Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam represents a strategic partnership in water resource management. With its proximity to Polk, North Carolina, and a low-risk profile, this dam serves as a reassuring example of effective infrastructure supporting climate resilience in the region.
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 Bright's Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cove Creek Near Lake Lure | 64 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Fletcher | 1,170 cfs | → |
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 24 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 235 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Blantyre | 451 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bright's Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam.
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About Bright's Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bright's Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond 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.