Wilson Godfrey Dam dam
Wilson Godfrey Dam
Wilson Godfrey Dam, located in Iredell, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam is situated on Tuckers Creek-Tr and serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 4.3 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, the dam poses a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in December 2020.
While the dam does not have an associated spillway or outlet gates, it is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 380 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 100 acres, providing a source of water for the reservoir. As a popular spot for recreational activities, the dam offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-related pastimes. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is regularly assessed and monitored to ensure the safety of those who enjoy its benefits.
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 Wilson Godfrey Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 61 cfs | → |
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 9 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Wilkesboro | 308 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 78 cfs | → |
| Reddies River At North Wilkesboro | 29 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 532 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilson Godfrey Dam.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Weaver Lane Burke County
Campgrounds
- Fulda Gap / Cef Dragoons Hq
- Shepherds Field
- Rendezvous Mountain Group Camp
- Sandy Creek Family Campground
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Tanglewood Park
Fishing spots
Track Wilson Godfrey Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wilson Godfrey Dam
Where does the data for Wilson Godfrey 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 High 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 Wilson Godfrey Dam.