Crystal Springs Lake Dam dam
Crystal Springs Lake Dam
Located in Pineville, North Carolina, Crystal Springs Lake Dam is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1972, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Sugar Creek-Os and is under the jurisdiction of the Mecklenburg County.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not currently assessed for condition, the dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection occurring in March 2019. With a maximum discharge capacity of 73 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The surrounding area provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy the beauty of the lake and its surroundings.
While Crystal Springs Lake Dam may not be a high-risk structure, its importance as a recreational facility cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, ensuring the safety and maintenance of dams like this one is crucial for both public safety and environmental conservation. As such, ongoing monitoring and regular inspections play a key role in safeguarding the integrity of the dam and preserving the recreational opportunities it provides for generations to come.
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 Crystal Springs Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek At Nc 51 Near Pineville | 37 cfs | → |
| Little Sugar Creek At Pineville | 20 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 6 cfs | → |
| Steele Creek At Sr1441 Nr Pineville | 1 cfs | → |
| Coffey Creek Nr Charlotte | 2 cfs | → |
| Four Mile Creek Near Pineville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crystal Springs Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- Boatshore Road York County
Campgrounds
- Sign Language
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Ebenezer County Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Pittman Lake
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Paddle runs
Track Crystal Springs Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Crystal Springs Lake Dam
Where does the data for Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs Lake Dam.