Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper dam
Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper
Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper in Catawba, North Carolina, is a private dam designed for irrigation purposes, with a primary focus on providing water for agricultural needs. Located on Long Shoals Creek-Tr, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 18.9 feet, with a hydraulic height of 15.8 feet and a NID height of 19 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres.
Although not state-regulated, Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. The last inspection was conducted in November 2020, with the dam not meeting all state inspection requirements. Despite its non-regulated status, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation and recreation in the area, serving as a key resource for the local community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and maintenance of dams like Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper is vital for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water systems. With its unique design and purpose, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and regulation to prevent potential hazards and ensure the continued availability of water resources for both agricultural and recreational purposes.
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 Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 13 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 39 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 41 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Patterson | 23 cfs | → |
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 15 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper.
Boat launches
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Weaver Lane Burke County
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Fulda Gap / Cef Dragoons Hq
- South Mountains State Park
- Sawtooth Campground
- Little River Campground
- Family Campground, South Mountains State Park
- Boone Fork Campground
Fishing spots
Track Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper 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 Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper
Where does the data for Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper 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 Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper.