Snyder Lake Dam dam
Snyder Lake Dam
Snyder Lake Dam, located in Davidson, North Carolina, was completed in 1959 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. This private earth dam stands at a structural height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Brushy Fork Creek-Tr and covers a drainage area of 205 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam has not been state regulated or permitted. It undergoes periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2013. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently unknown. With its unique location and multi-functional design, Snyder Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in private dam management and regulatory oversight.
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 Snyder Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 3 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Snyder Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
Campgrounds
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Tanglewood Park
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Sunset Park Campground
- Hanging Rock State Park
Fishing spots
Track Snyder Lake Dam 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 Snyder Lake Dam
Where does the data for Snyder Lake 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 Snyder Lake Dam.