Rock Barn Pond Dam dam
Rock Barn Pond Dam
Rock Barn Pond Dam in Catawba, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program. The dam, primarily used for irrigation, stands at a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, with a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Located on Lyle Creek-Tr, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Despite being deemed low risk, Rock Barn Pond Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the most recent inspection conducted in November 2020. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, indicating a potential area for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness. While the dam serves a crucial purpose in irrigation, it also offers recreational opportunities, showcasing its multi-functional importance to the community.
Rock Barn Pond Dam's unique blend of serving irrigation needs while providing recreational opportunities highlights its significance in the region. As a privately owned dam with state regulation and oversight, it represents a balance between human needs for water resources and environmental stewardship. With a focus on safety and continued maintenance, Rock Barn Pond Dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, warranting attention and care for its continued sustainability and effectiveness in water resource management.
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 Rock Barn Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 39 cfs | → |
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 13 cfs | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 44 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 70 cfs | → |
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 15 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rock Barn Pond Dam.
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
- Shepherds Field
- South Mountains State Park
- Little River Campground
- Family Campground, South Mountains State Park
- Sawtooth Campground
Fishing spots
Track Rock Barn Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rock Barn Pond Dam
Where does the data for Rock Barn Pond 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 Low 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 Rock Barn Pond Dam.