Doggett Reservoir dam
Doggett Reservoir
Doggett Reservoir, located in White Plains, North Carolina, is a vital water supply reservoir managed by the local government. With a storage capacity of 40 million gallons and a surface area of 4 acres, it plays a significant role in meeting the water needs of the surrounding community. The reservoir is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam at Doggett Reservoir is classified as an Earth type, with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 25 feet. Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the reservoir's condition assessment is currently listed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in January 2018. Emergency action plans have been prepared, although their last revision date was in February 2015. The reservoir's primary purpose is water supply, and it serves as a critical resource for the local community.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Surry County, Doggett Reservoir not only provides essential water supply services but also contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region. Its proximity to Stewarts Creek-Tr underscores its importance in the local watershed system. With a focus on maintaining safety and compliance, the reservoir continues to play a crucial role in meeting the water needs of residents while ensuring the resilience of the water supply infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Doggett Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 23 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doggett Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Camp Raven Knob
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Cliffview Campground
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Stone Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track Doggett Reservoir 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 Doggett Reservoir
Where does the data for Doggett Reservoir 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 Doggett Reservoir.