Worthington Farms Dam dam
Worthington Farms Dam
Worthington Farms Dam, located in Pitt, North Carolina, serves as a vital irrigation source for the local area. Completed in 2005, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13.9 feet and a structural height of 17.1 feet, with a length of 850 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet and a normal storage of 112 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 18 acres and draining a watershed area of 250 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Worthington Farms Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in 2005. The dam does not fall under state regulation or jurisdiction, with no state permitting or enforcement requirements. The dam's primary purpose of irrigation highlights its importance in supporting agricultural activities in the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 265 cubic feet per second, Worthington Farms Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate resilience in the area.
Overall, Worthington Farms Dam stands as a key infrastructure for irrigation and water management in Pitt, North Carolina. Its completion in 2005 and storage capacity of 142 acre-feet demonstrate its significance in supporting local agricultural needs. While its condition remains unrated, the dam's low hazard potential and regular inspection history contribute to its role in ensuring water resource sustainability in the region.
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 Worthington Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River At Greenville | 260 cfs | → |
| Contentnea Creek At Hookerton | 47 cfs | → |
| Chicod Cr At Sr1760 Near Simpson | 2 cfs | → |
| Nahunta Swamp Near Shine | 4 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 356 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 339 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Worthington Farms Dam.
Boat launches
- North Side Street Greenville
- Highway 222 3029, Fountain
- South Street 204, Grifton
- Maple Cypress Road Craven County
- Old Pink Hill Road 963, Lenoir County
- Clarks Neck Road 6876, Washington
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- East Prong From Sr 1100 To Confluence With Brice Creek
Track Worthington Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Worthington Farms Dam
Where does the data for Worthington Farms 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 Worthington Farms Dam.