Fox Lake Dam dam
Fox Lake Dam
Fox Lake Dam, located in Alexander, North Carolina, is a private dam situated on the Middle Little River-Os. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, spanning a length of 250 feet. The dam provides a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres, with a drainage area of 48 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam has not been modified in recent years and was last inspected in February 2015.
Owned privately and not regulated by the state, Fox Lake Dam in Long Island, North Carolina, falls under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It does not have any federal agency involvement in terms of ownership, funding, design, construction, regulatory oversight, inspections, or operations. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, and there is no information available regarding its compliance with guidelines or the preparation of inundation maps.
With its picturesque location and importance for recreational activities, Fox Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource in the area. Water and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the dam's role in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation while also highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and the preservation of the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Fox Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 13 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 39 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 41 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Patterson | 23 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Wilkesboro | 434 cfs | → |
| Reddies River At North Wilkesboro | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fox Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Fulda Gap / Cef Dragoons Hq
- Boone Fork Campground
- Sawtooth Campground
- South Mountains State Park
- Rendezvous Mountain Group Camp
- Little River Campground
Fishing spots
Track Fox 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 Fox Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fox 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 Fox Lake Dam.