Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond dam
Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond
Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond, located in Lindell, North Carolina, serves as a vital water resource for the region, drawing water from an unnamed tributary to Appletree. This private earth dam structure stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 17.5 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 116 acre-feet and a surface area of 24 acres. The pond, completed at an unknown date, supports irrigation purposes for the surrounding agricultural lands in Greene County.
Despite its important role in providing water for irrigation, Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond has been deemed to have a high hazard potential and poor condition, according to the latest inspection conducted on December 10, 2020. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure the structure's safety and compliance. With a history of modification and ongoing assessment, the pond's emergency action plan and risk management measures are critical components in safeguarding the surrounding community and environment from potential hazards.
As a key feature in the local water infrastructure, Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond not only supports agriculture but also plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area. With its strategic location and importance in the regional water network, continued monitoring and maintenance of the dam are essential to ensure its long-term sustainability and functionality for years to come.
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 Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 47 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Goldsboro | 262 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mays Store | 98 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Princeton | 6 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek Near Lucama | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond.
Boat launches
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
- 777-1799 Ferry Bridge Rd, Grantham, Nc
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- South Street 204, Grifton
- North Side Street Greenville
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
Campgrounds
- Seymour Johnson Afb Military
- Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park
- Neuseway Nature Park
- Contentnea Creekside City Park
- Rvacation Campground
Fishing spots
- Beaverdam Run
- Buckhorn Reservoir
- Gazebo On The Pond
- Blounts Creek
- Bear Swamp
- Lake Raleigh Public Fishing Area
Track Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond
Where does the data for Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond 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 Audie Murphy Irrigation Pond.