Dick Wright Pond Dam dam
Dick Wright Pond Dam
Dick Wright Pond Dam, located in Orange County, North Carolina, is a significant earth dam used primarily for fish and wildlife conservation. With a height of 0 feet and no specific dam type provided, this structure serves as a vital resource for the local ecosystem. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its integrity and safety.
Owned by an unspecified entity and not funded or designed by federal agencies, Dick Wright Pond Dam stands as a testament to community efforts in promoting ecological diversity. Although lacking specific data on completion year, storage capacity, and other technical details, the dam remains a crucial component in the management of water resources in the region. With a significant hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," it underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential risks.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricate network of dams and reservoirs across the country, Dick Wright Pond Dam emerges as a focal point for environmental stewardship and habitat preservation. While lacking detailed information on storage volume and discharge capacity, its role in supporting fish and wildlife populations underscores the interconnectedness of water management and ecological sustainability. With ongoing inspections and a commitment to safety, this dam serves as a beacon of conservation efforts in the heart of North Carolina's landscape.
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 Dick Wright Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cane Creek Near Orange Grove | 0 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| Eno River At Hillsborough | 6 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Haw River At Haw River | 74 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dick Wright Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Haw River Trail Haw River
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
Campgrounds
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Redwood Campsite
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
Fishing spots
Track Dick Wright Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dick Wright Pond Dam
Where does the data for Dick Wright 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 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 Dick Wright Pond Dam.