Seymour Farms Pond Dam dam
Seymour Farms Pond Dam
Seymour Farms Pond Dam, also known as Bradley Terrace Dam, is a recreational dam located in Apex, North Carolina, within Wake County. Built in 1900, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 23.5 feet, with a length of 325 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 7 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.7 acres. The dam is state-regulated by the NC Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its fair condition and high hazard potential.
Situated on the UT to Little Branch river or stream, Seymour Farms Pond Dam has a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a drainage area of 9 square miles. The dam has a maximum discharge rate of 300 cubic feet per second, emphasizing the importance of its effective management and maintenance. While the dam's hazard potential is considered high, its fair condition assessment and regulated state inspection ensure that necessary measures are in place to mitigate risks and protect the surrounding community from potential emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Seymour Farms Pond Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of human recreation and environmental stewardship. Its historical significance, engineering design, and regulatory oversight provide a unique case study in balancing the benefits and risks associated with earth dams in North Carolina. As a key feature of the local landscape, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of our water resources.
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 Seymour Farms Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Swift Creek Near Apex | 1 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Mccullars Crossroads | 13 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Seymour Farms Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
- Lake Wheeler Boat Ramp
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Walnut Creek Trail Raleigh
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
Campgrounds
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Durant Nature Park
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
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About Seymour Farms Pond Dam
Where does the data for Seymour Farms 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 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 Seymour Farms Pond Dam.