Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam dam
Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam
The Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is a public utility structure regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program. Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 3.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 453 acre-feet and a surface area of 87 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the Neuse River watershed.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam is currently in fair condition, as assessed in October 2020. The dam has a regular inspection frequency of 2 years to ensure its safety and structural integrity. While there are no spillways or outlet gates associated with the dam, its presence is vital for flood control and water storage purposes in the region.
With its historical significance dating back to over half a century, the Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam serves as a key part of the water infrastructure in Wayne County, North Carolina. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like these are essential for safeguarding communities and ecosystems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 269 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 5 cfs | → |
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek Near Lucama | 38 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Clayton | 242 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam.
Boat launches
- 777-1799 Ferry Bridge Rd, Grantham, Nc
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
Campgrounds
Track Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam
Where does the data for Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 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 Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam.