Richmond Community College Dam dam
Richmond Community College Dam
The Richmond Community College Dam, also known as the Richmond Technical Institute Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Rockingham, North Carolina. Built in 1948, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes along Falling Creek-Os. With a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, the dam stretches 555 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 233 acre-feet. Its hazard potential is rated as high, but its condition assessment is deemed fair as of the last inspection in January 2021.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, the Richmond Community College Dam is inspected biennially to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory requirements. It is situated in a picturesque setting with a surface area of 28 acres and a drainage area of 1120 acres, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water recreation. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide a valuable resource for the local community and visitors to enjoy.
Overall, the Richmond Community College Dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure for both safety and recreational purposes. As a vital part of the local landscape in Richmond County, North Carolina, this dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between water resource management, climate considerations, and community engagement in ensuring sustainable and enjoyable use of our natural resources.
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 Richmond Community College Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 43 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,140 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 28 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 187 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richmond Community College Dam.
Boat launches
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Baldwins Pond
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Big Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
Track Richmond Community College Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richmond Community College Dam
Where does the data for Richmond Community College 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 Richmond Community College Dam.