Qualls Pond Dam dam
Qualls Pond Dam
Qualls Pond Dam, located in Ringwood, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. Completed in 1964, this private-owned earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 641 feet. With a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, the dam is primarily used to provide water resources for various activities in the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Qualls Pond Dam has not been state-regulated or permitted, but it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection was conducted in March 2002 and rated its condition as "Not Rated." The dam has a spillway width and number of locks of 0, indicating a relatively simple design. Its location near Little Fishing Creek-Tr makes it a vital water resource for the region, with a maximum discharge rate of 66 cubic feet per second.
Overall, Qualls Pond Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the Halifax County area. Its historical significance and functional diversity make it an essential component for maintaining water supply and supporting local ecosystems. As climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance and maintenance of such dams is crucial for ensuring sustainable water management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Qualls Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak | 8 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Near Enfield | 29 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount | 81 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Qualls Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Salmon Landing Road, Littleton
- Summit Landing At Lake Gaston
- Van Warren Road Halifax County
- Wildlife Landing Northampton County
- River Road Warren County
- West 5th Street 1724-1728, Roanoke Rapids
Campgrounds
- Medoc Mt. State Park
- Camp Willow Springs
- Satterwhite Pt State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Bullocksville State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- County Line State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Nutbush Bridge State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
Track Qualls Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Qualls Pond Dam
Where does the data for Qualls 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 Low 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 Qualls Pond Dam.