Robinson Dam dam
Robinson Dam
Robinson Dam, located in Buncombe, North Carolina, stands as a private structure along the Hominy Creek-Trib, serving a primary purpose of recreation. With a structural height of 20 feet and a length of 250 feet, this earth dam encompasses a surface area of 2 acres. Although it is not regulated by the state, it poses a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition since its last inspection in March 1995.
Despite lacking recent assessments and emergency action plans, Robinson Dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its scenic location and recreational opportunities. As an earth dam surrounded by natural beauty, the dam offers visitors a chance to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the serene landscape of North Carolina. While its condition remains uncertain, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human infrastructure and the environment.
Water enthusiasts can appreciate Robinson Dam for its historical significance and potential risks. As a privately owned structure with no state regulation, the dam presents a unique blend of recreational opportunities and safety concerns. While its impact on the surrounding environment remains unclear, the dam's presence along the Hominy Creek-Trib invites exploration and contemplation of the intersection between human activity and natural resources 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 Robinson Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swannanoa River At Biltmore | 26 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Asheville | 573 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Fletcher | 452 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 62 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River Near Canton | 359 cfs | → |
| East Fork Pigeon River Near Canton | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robinson Dam.
Boat launches
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- North Lakeshore Drive 103, Haywood County
- Pisgah Forest Access Brevard
- Redmon Road Madison County
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
Campgrounds
- Lake Powhatan Campground
- Lake Powhatan
- Firefighter Island Campsite
- North Mills River Campground
- North Mills River
- Mount Pisgah - Blue Ridge Parkway
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Bear Creek Lake
- 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 Robinson Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Robinson Dam
Where does the data for Robinson 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 Robinson Dam.