Larry Mesimer Dam dam
Larry Mesimer Dam
Larry Mesimer Dam, located in Cabarrus, North Carolina, is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. Completed in 1990, this dam has a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a length of 390 feet. It has a storage capacity of 35.2 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 27.5 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5.5 acres and draining a watershed area of 72 square miles.
The dam, situated on Coddle Creek-Tr, falls under the jurisdiction of the state of North Carolina and is subject to state inspection. With a significant hazard potential, its condition was last assessed in November 2018 but remains unrated. The dam's purpose, combined with its storage capacity and location, makes it a critical asset for water resource management in the region. The dam's association with fire protection highlights its importance beyond just water storage, showcasing its multifunctionality in supporting various community needs.
As a key infrastructure for water management and emergency preparedness, Larry Mesimer Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential risks. Its presence as a private structure underscores the diverse ownership of water resources and the collaborative efforts needed to ensure their effective management. With its design tailored for specific purposes and its operational history dating back to the 1990s, the dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and community safety 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 Larry Mesimer Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
| W. Br Rocky R B Mth Of S Prong R Nr Cornelius | 3 cfs | → |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Mcdowell Creek Nr Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Gar Creek At Sr2074 Nr Croft | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Larry Mesimer Dam.
Boat launches
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Benfield Creek
- Buck Branch
Track Larry Mesimer Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Larry Mesimer Dam
Where does the data for Larry Mesimer 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 Larry Mesimer Dam.