Black Run Creek Dam dam
Black Run Creek Dam
Black Run Creek Dam, located in Mt Pleasant, North Carolina, stands as a crucial water resource for the area, specifically serving the purpose of water supply. Completed in 1988, this earth dam boasts a hydraulic height of 38 feet and a structural height of 48 feet, with a storage capacity of 1536 acre-feet. Situated along the Black Run Creek, the dam spans 840 feet in length and covers an impressive surface area of 80 acres, making it a significant contributor to the local water infrastructure.
Despite its essential role in water supply, Black Run Creek Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, albeit with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in January 2020. The dam falls under state regulation by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to maintain its safety and functionality. With a notable association with the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam's importance in water management and climate resilience for Cabarrus County cannot be overstated.
As a vital piece of water infrastructure in the region, Black Run Creek Dam serves as a critical component in the water supply system for Mt Pleasant and its surrounding areas. With its strategic location along the Black Run Creek and its significant storage capacity, the dam plays a key role in ensuring water availability for the community. Regular inspections, state regulation, and a fair condition assessment underscore the importance of maintaining this earth dam to mitigate risks and sustain the local water resources in the face of changing 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 Black Run Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 46 cfs | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill | 2 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Black Run Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Falls Road Stanly County
Campgrounds
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
- Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
- Badin Lake
- Badin Lake Campground
- Arrowhead
Fishing spots
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Arrowhead Lake
- Buck Branch
Track Black Run Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Black Run Creek Dam
Where does the data for Black Run Creek 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 Black Run Creek Dam.