Sky View Lake Dam dam
Sky View Lake Dam
Sky View Lake Dam, located in Moncure, North Carolina, was completed in 1955 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Standing at a structural height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, this earth dam spans 325 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the Big Buffalo Creek-Tr river and is owned and regulated privately, with state inspections conducted to ensure its safety.
Despite its low hazard potential, Sky View Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status and compliance with guidelines are currently unknown, suggesting a need for updated risk assessment and management measures. With a maximum discharge capacity of 79 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 10 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting local irrigation needs and recreational activities in the surrounding area.
Although Sky View Lake Dam has not been modified in recent years, its last inspection was conducted in 2000, highlighting the importance of regular assessments to ensure its integrity and safety. With a focus on maintaining proper emergency preparedness and risk management protocols, this dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in Lee County, 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 Sky View Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth | 8 cfs | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Cape Fear River At Lillington | 542 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sky View Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
Campgrounds
- San Lee County Park
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Hickory Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Sky View Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sky View Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sky View 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 Sky View Lake Dam.