Koger Properties Dam dam
Koger Properties Dam
Koger Properties Dam, also known as Daniel Lumber Company Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Completed in 1959, this Earth type dam stands at a structural height of 21 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage of 41 acre-feet, the dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 6 acres for enthusiasts to enjoy.
The dam, situated on South Buffalo Creek-Tr, falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. It undergoes regular state inspections, with the latest assessment conducted in April 2020 revealing a fair condition. However, its hazard potential is categorized as high, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures. Although no spillway type or width information is provided, the dam's association with recreational activities highlights its significance in providing water resources for community enjoyment while also necessitating careful monitoring to ensure public safety and environmental preservation.
Overall, Koger Properties Dam serves as a vital resource for water storage and recreational purposes in Guilford County. Its history, design, and management underscore the importance of maintaining infrastructure integrity and implementing sound risk assessment practices to safeguard both the dam and the surrounding environment for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
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 Koger Properties Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona | 1 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
| N Buffalo Cr At Westover Terrace At Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek At Us 220 At Greensboro | 2 cfs | → |
| Ryan Creek Below Us 220 At Greensboro | 0 cfs | → |
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Koger Properties Dam.
Boat launches
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Island Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Sunset Park Campground
- Tanglewood Park
Fishing spots
Track Koger Properties 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 Koger Properties Dam
Where does the data for Koger Properties 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 High 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 Koger Properties Dam.