Barton Creek Road Dam dam
Barton Creek Road Dam
Barton Creek Road Dam, located in Wake County, North Carolina, serves as a crucial structure for fish and wildlife pond management and recreational activities. With a hydraulic height of 1.5 feet and a structural height of 14.3 feet, this earth dam spans 330 feet in length, providing essential support for the surrounding ecosystem. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2010, the dam presents a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
Managed by the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Barton Creek Road Dam has not undergone any major modifications or improvements since its last inspection in 2010. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated by any state agency, but it does undergo regular inspections to monitor its condition. Although it lacks specific details such as completion year and storage capacity, the dam remains a vital component in the local environment, highlighting the critical role it plays in sustaining wildlife and providing recreational opportunities for the community.
Given its unique blend of ecological and recreational significance, Barton Creek Road Dam stands as a notable landmark in Wake County, North Carolina. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this earth dam serves as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in maintaining the delicate balance between human activities and natural ecosystems. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the value of structures like Barton Creek Road Dam in preserving the environment and supporting sustainable practices for future generations.
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 Barton Creek Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 14 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barton Creek Road Dam.
Boat launches
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Milburnie Dam Bridge Raleigh
- Durham County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
Campgrounds
- Durant Nature Park
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Shoreline Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
Track Barton Creek Road Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Barton Creek Road Dam
Where does the data for Barton Creek Road 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 Significant 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 Barton Creek Road Dam.