Cliff Freeman Pond Dam dam
Cliff Freeman Pond Dam
Cliff Freeman Pond Dam, located in Franklin, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Dam Safety Program. Situated in the city of Franklinton, this dam serves a tributary leading to Cedar Creek and is considered to have a significant hazard potential. Despite its fair condition assessment as of November 2019, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and integrity.
Although the dam's primary purpose and type are classified as "Other," specific details regarding its height, volume, and storage capacity are not provided in the available data. The dam's last inspection in November 2019 revealed its fair condition, prompting continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks associated with its significant hazard potential. The state of North Carolina, through the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, oversees the regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of the Cliff Freeman Pond Dam to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Cliff Freeman Pond Dam can appreciate the careful oversight and maintenance efforts conducted by the state regulatory agencies to uphold dam safety standards. The dam's location in a crucial watershed area highlights the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and emergency preparedness. As climate change impacts water resources, the resilience and reliability of infrastructure like the Cliff Freeman Pond Dam become increasingly vital in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential risks and hazards.
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 Cliff Freeman Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner | 7 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
| Flat River Trib Nr Willardville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cliff Freeman Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Ledge Rock Boat Ramp, Creedmoor
- Durham County
Campgrounds
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
- Shoreline Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Two Oaks Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
Track Cliff Freeman Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cliff Freeman Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cliff Freeman 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 Cliff Freeman Pond Dam.