Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3 dam
Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3
Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3, located in Hawfields, North Carolina, is a state-regulated water resource managed by the NC Department of Environmental Quality Dam Safety Program. This pond on Haw Creek is designed for purposes other than flood control or water supply, with a high hazard potential due to its condition not being rated. The dam height, volume, and other structural details are not provided, but it is known that the pond has a state permit and undergoes regular inspections.
Despite lacking detailed information on its physical characteristics, Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3 poses a potential risk due to its high hazard potential. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety. Although the specifics of the dam's construction and design are not listed, the fact that it is under state jurisdiction and regulation highlights the importance of compliance with safety standards and protocols to mitigate any potential risks associated with the pond.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3 to be an intriguing case study in dam safety and regulation. Its placement on Haw Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina, gives it an ecological significance that warrants attention and careful management. With a high hazard potential and a state-permitting process in place, this pond serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and oversight in safeguarding our water resources for the future.
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 Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haw River At Haw River | 77 cfs | → |
| Cane Creek Near Orange Grove | 0 cfs | → |
| Eno River At Hillsborough | 5 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 9 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Gibsonville | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3.
Boat launches
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Haw River Trail Haw River
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Island Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
Fishing spots
Track Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3 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 Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3
Where does the data for Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3 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 Magnolia Glen Estates Pond #3.