Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam dam
Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam
The Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam, located in Boardman, North Carolina, was completed in 1949 and is owned by a public utility. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 28 feet and has a length of 6600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 932 acre-feet on the Lumber River. The dam is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment reporting a fair condition and a high hazard potential.
Despite its age, the Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam continues to serve its primary purpose as an essential infrastructure for managing water resources in the area. With a surface area of 56 acres and a history of modifications, this dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage for the surrounding community. Though it has been deemed to have a fair condition, ongoing risk assessments and management measures are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the significance of the Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam in maintaining the ecological balance and water supply in Robeson County, North Carolina. As a state-regulated and inspected dam, it showcases the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring in ensuring the safety of such critical infrastructure. With its high hazard potential and fair condition, the dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and responsibilities in managing water resources amidst changing climate 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 Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lumber River At Lumberton | 231 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Boardman | 251 cfs | → |
| Big Swamp Nr Tarheel | 10 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel | 793 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 164 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam.
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About Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam
Where does the data for Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin 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.
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