Love Pond dam
Love Pond
Love Pond is a privately-owned recreational water resource located in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. This earth dam structure was completed in 1947 and has a hydraulic height of 26 feet, with a structural height of 36.6 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 57 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.5 acres. Love Pond is situated along Toms Creek-Tr and serves as a low hazard potential site with a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Despite not being regulated by the state, Love Pond is regularly inspected, with the last assessment taking place in December 2014. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 2113 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 659 acres. While there are no associated structures or locks, the pond offers a serene recreational setting for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With its peaceful surroundings and low hazard potential, Love Pond provides a perfect escape for visitors looking to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the water resource.
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 Love Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat River At Ararat | 78 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 57 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 5 cfs | → |
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 29 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Love Pond.
Boat launches
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Sunset Park Campground
- Camp Raven Knob
Fishing spots
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Track Love Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Love Pond
Where does the data for Love Pond 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 Love Pond.