Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam dam
Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam
The Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam, located in Eden, North Carolina, is a crucial structure designed for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Owned by a public utility, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 33 feet with a hydraulic height of 13.7 feet. With a storage capacity of 355 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.2 acres, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, the Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in fair condition as of June 2020. The dam is equipped with emergency action plans and undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The surrounding area, including Rockingham County, benefits from the dam's ability to provide fire protection and support local ecosystems through its stock and small fish pond functions.
Situated along the Dan River and within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in North Carolina. With its efficient design and operation, the Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam exemplifies the importance of proactive dam safety measures and responsible water resource utilization in the face of 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 Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River At Eden | 195 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 325 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Martinsville | 152 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 26 cfs | → |
| Mayo River Near Price | 103 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Highway 62, Milton
Campgrounds
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Sunset Park Campground
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Goose Dam
Fishing spots
Track Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam
Where does the data for Dan River Service Water Settling 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 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 Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam.