Hussey Lake Dam dam
Hussey Lake Dam
Hussey Lake Dam, located in Robbins, North Carolina, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 1970 primarily for recreational purposes. With a structural height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, this dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres. The dam is situated on the Wolf Ck-Os river/stream and is regulated by the NC Dam Safety Program.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not having a current condition assessment rating, Hussey Lake Dam undergoes regular state inspections every five years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The last inspection took place in December 2009. While the dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared, it is reassuring that the risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified, indicating a need for further evaluation and planning to address potential emergency situations.
Hussey Lake Dam provides a vital recreational space within the community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. As a key feature in the area, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and maintenance of this dam to continue enjoying the benefits it brings while also ensuring the protection of surrounding areas from any potential risks associated with dam failure.
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 Hussey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 14 cfs | → |
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hussey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Big Branch
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Arrowhead Lake
- Broadacres Lake
Track Hussey Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hussey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hussey 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 Hussey Lake Dam.