Horton's Pond Dam dam
Horton's Pond Dam
Horton's Pond Dam, located in Chatham, North Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment. While details about its design and dimensions are not provided, the dam is associated with Mill Branch and Jordan Lake, serving a primary purpose that falls under the "Other" category. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program and has undergone recent inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite the lack of specific information on the dam's features, its location and purpose make it a crucial component of the water resource management system in the area. With a high hazard potential, maintaining the integrity and safety of Horton's Pond Dam is essential for mitigating risks and protecting downstream communities and ecosystems from potential flooding events. The dam's last inspection in February 2021 found its condition to be fair, prompting continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to be considered in the future.
As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Horton's Pond Dam serves as a key structure in the local watershed, affecting the flow and management of water in the region. Its presence highlights the importance of proper dam maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in North Carolina. The dam's association with Mill Branch and Jordan Lake underscores its role in regulating water levels and mitigating flood risks, making it a significant focal point for ongoing environmental and infrastructure management efforts.
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 Horton's Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 123 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 10 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 5 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Moncure | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Horton's Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
Campgrounds
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
- San Lee County Park
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
Track Horton's Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Horton's Pond Dam
Where does the data for Horton's 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 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 Horton's Pond Dam.