Kinderton Development Dam #1 dam
Kinderton Development Dam #1
Located in Davie, North Carolina, the Kinderton Development Dam #1, also known as Bahnson Lake Upper Dam, stands as a testament to USDA NRCS's design prowess. This private-owned earth dam primarily serves the purpose of fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond. Completed in 1953, this dam boasts a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a total length of 300 feet and a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet.
Situated on the Yadkin River-Tr, this dam plays a crucial role in the High Rock area, offering a surface area of 7.7 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, prompting regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a history of responsible ownership and management, Kinderton Development Dam #1 stands as a vital resource for fire protection and water storage in the region.
As a key feature in the local landscape, this dam represents a harmonious blend of functionality and natural beauty. Its uncontrolled spillway and stone core foundations add to its structural integrity, while its proximity to High Rock city highlights its significance in the community. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the careful design and maintenance of Kinderton Development Dam #1, serving as a model for sustainable water management practices in North Carolina.
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 Kinderton Development Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kinderton Development Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Kinderton Development Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Kinderton Development Dam #1
Where does the data for Kinderton Development Dam #1 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 Kinderton Development Dam #1.