Sellers Manufacturing Company dam
Sellers Manufacturing Company
Sellers Manufacturing Company, located in Saxapahaw, North Carolina, is a privately-owned hydroelectric facility on the Haw River. The dam, completed in 1933, stands at a structural height of 25 feet and spans 834 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 350 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 420 acre-feet, Sellers Manufacturing Company plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
The facility's significant hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance, with the last assessment conducted in November 2020 and the condition rated as "Not Rated." While not regulated by the state, Sellers Manufacturing Company operates under the oversight of the North Carolina primary source agency, ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2,310 cubic feet per second, the hydroelectric plant contributes to the region's renewable energy production while also serving as a key player in water resource management along the Haw River.
As climate change poses increasing challenges to water resources and energy production, Sellers Manufacturing Company's role as a hydroelectric facility becomes even more critical. By harnessing the power of the Haw River, this concrete dam not only generates clean energy but also helps regulate water flow, providing essential support to the surrounding ecosystem and communities. With a history dating back to the early 20th century, Sellers Manufacturing Company stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience 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 Sellers Manufacturing Company -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cane Creek Near Orange Grove | 0 cfs | → |
| Haw River At Haw River | 74 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| Eno River At Hillsborough | 6 cfs | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sellers Manufacturing Company.
Boat launches
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Haw River Trail Haw River
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Island Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Sellers Manufacturing Company in the Snoflo app
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About Sellers Manufacturing Company
Where does the data for Sellers Manufacturing Company 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 Significant 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 Sellers Manufacturing Company.