Fellowship Lake Dam dam
Fellowship Lake Dam
Fellowship Lake Dam, located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, was completed in 1960 and is primarily used for recreation. The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation, standing at a structural height of 19 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet. With a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres, the dam holds back Seven Mile Creek-Tr and offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite being privately owned, Fellowship Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not been rated in terms of its condition assessment. While it does not have a state regulatory agency overseeing its operations, the dam is inspected by the state and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, Fellowship Lake Dam serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in Orange County.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status is currently unclear, as it has not been updated or revised recently. However, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified in the available data. With its serene surroundings and moderate risk level, Fellowship Lake Dam remains a vital component of the local landscape, offering both recreational opportunities and a potential water resource for the community.
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 Fellowship Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cane Creek Near Orange Grove | 0 cfs | → |
| Eno River At Hillsborough | 6 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| Haw River At Haw River | 74 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Eno River Near Durham | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fellowship Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Haw River Trail Haw River
- Island Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Redwood Campsite
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
Fishing spots
Track Fellowship Lake 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 Fellowship Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fellowship 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 Fellowship Lake Dam.