Flat Rock Pond Dam dam
Flat Rock Pond Dam
Flat Rock Pond Dam, located in Ashe, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Standing at a structural height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 18 feet, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 13 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres. The dam, situated on the Headwaters Dog Creek, is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its fair condition and high hazard potential.
Despite its relatively small size, Flat Rock Pond Dam serves as a vital recreational spot in the region, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The dam's design and construction reflect its purpose, with a focus on providing a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. Regular inspections conducted by the state regulatory agency ensure that the dam continues to meet safety standards and poses no threat to the surrounding community.
With its location in a picturesque setting and its importance in providing recreational opportunities, Flat Rock Pond Dam stands as a valuable asset in Ashe, North Carolina. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and management of dams like Flat Rock Pond will be crucial in ensuring both public safety and environmental sustainability in the face of evolving 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 Flat Rock Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork New River Near Jefferson | 209 cfs | → |
| Reddies River At North Wilkesboro | 54 cfs | → |
| S F Holston River At Riverside Nr Chilhowie | 64 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Wilkesboro | 434 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 41 cfs | → |
| M F Holston River At Seven Mile Ford | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flat Rock Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Nc 16 3350, Jefferson
- Cox's Chapel Road Grayson County
- Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
- Castle Ford Road Ashe County
- Big Hill Road Watauga County
- River Road Watauga County
Campgrounds
- Peaks 61
- Peaks Groupsite
- New River State Park
- Racoon Holler Campground
- Wild Woody’S Campground
- Mountain Side Campground & Cabins
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Green Cove--Jefferson Nf Near Confluence Of Star Hill Branch To Confluence With Whitetop Laurel
- Whitetop Laurel--Jefferson Nf Boundary (Intersection Of Hwy 58 And Sr 859) To Jefferson Nf Boundary Above Damascus
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
- Watauga Reservoir To Tn/Nc State Line
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
Track Flat Rock Pond 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 Flat Rock Pond Dam
Where does the data for Flat Rock Pond 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 Flat Rock Pond Dam.