Wood Lake Dam Lower dam
Wood Lake Dam Lower
Wood Lake Dam Lower, located in Farmer, North Carolina, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a drainage area of 405 acres, the dam serves to impound the Uwharrie River-Tr for recreational activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Wood Lake Dam Lower has a moderate risk rating of 3. The dam is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While it has not undergone recent inspections, the last assessment conducted in 2013 deemed the structure to be in good condition. With a maximum discharge capacity of 165 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Overall, Wood Lake Dam Lower is an essential piece of infrastructure in Randolph County, North Carolina, providing both recreational opportunities and water resource management functions. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is important to monitor and maintain dams like Wood Lake to ensure their safety and effectiveness in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Wood Lake Dam Lower -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
| Ryan Creek Below Us 220 At Greensboro | 0 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona | 1 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek At Us 220 At Greensboro | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wood Lake Dam Lower.
Boat launches
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Camp 7
- Camp 8b
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- East Morris Mountain
- Badin Lake Group Camp
- Badin Lake Campground
Fishing spots
Track Wood Lake Dam Lower in the Snoflo app
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About Wood Lake Dam Lower
Where does the data for Wood Lake Dam Lower 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 Wood Lake Dam Lower.