Moody Dam dam
Moody Dam
Moody Dam, also known as Harper Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Candler, North Carolina, along the Ballard Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 25.5 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, providing a surface area of 2 acres and a drainage area of 53 square miles. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, making it a significant feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Moody Dam has a significant hazard potential and was last inspected in March 2013, receiving a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam has not been modified since its completion, and there are no associated structures or locks. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are currently unknown, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and management of this vital water infrastructure. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Moody Dam remains a key point of interest for those interested in water resources and climate studies in the region.
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 Moody Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon River Near Canton | 613 cfs | → |
| East Fork Pigeon River Near Canton | 590 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 451 cfs | → |
| W Fk Pigeon R At Bethel | 446 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Fletcher | 8,430 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pigeon River Near Retreat | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moody Dam.
Boat launches
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- Pisgah Forest Access Brevard
- North Lakeshore Drive 103, Haywood County
- Canada Road 14091, Tuckasegee
- Redmon Road Madison County
Campgrounds
- Mount Pisgah - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Mount Pisgah Campground
- Mt Pisgah
- Lake Powhatan
- Lake Powhatan Campground
- North Mills River
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Bear Creek Lake
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Allen Branch Pond
Paddle runs
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
Track Moody Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moody Dam
Where does the data for Moody 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 Significant 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 Moody Dam.