Flippin Lake Dam dam
Flippin Lake Dam
Situated in the picturesque city of Danbury, North Carolina, Flippin Lake Dam is a private earth dam that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. The dam, with a hydraulic height of 28.5 feet and a structural height of 31.5 feet, impounds the Dan River-Tr and provides a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3.2 acres and a drainage area of 43 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water management.
Despite being not state-regulated, Flippin Lake Dam is inspected for its safety with the last inspection conducted in January 2015. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of its condition assessment. With a maximum discharge capacity of 338 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures the safety and well-being of the surrounding community. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it continues to be a vital asset in the region's water resource infrastructure.
Flippin Lake Dam, owned privately, stands as a testament to responsible water management and conservation efforts in North Carolina. With its strategic location and multiple functions, the dam not only provides essential services like fire protection and stock maintenance but also contributes to the overall ecological balance of the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of structures like Flippin Lake Dam becomes increasingly significant in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of local water systems.
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 Flippin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 26 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine | 12 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flippin Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
Campgrounds
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Sunset Park Campground
- Rocky Knob
Fishing spots
Track Flippin 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 Flippin Lake Dam
Where does the data for Flippin 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 Flippin Lake Dam.