Forest At Duke Dam dam
Forest At Duke Dam
Located in Durham, North Carolina, the Forest At Duke Dam is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area. Regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, this earth-type dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in July 2020.
The dam, situated within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, does not have specific dimensions or storage capacities listed in the data. However, its primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its importance in protecting the surrounding community from potential natural disasters. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's satisfactory condition and regular inspections ensure that it remains a reliable asset for water resource management.
With a history of serving as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction, the Forest At Duke Dam remains an essential component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water levels, the proper maintenance and regulation of such structures become increasingly vital in safeguarding communities and ensuring sustainable water management practices.
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 Forest At Duke Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| Eno River Near Durham | 13 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Forest At Duke Dam.
Boat launches
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
Campgrounds
- Redwood Campsite
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
Track Forest At Duke Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Forest At Duke Dam
Where does the data for Forest At Duke 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 Forest At Duke Dam.