Sabrina Lake Dam dam
Sabrina Lake Dam
Sabrina Lake Dam, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. The dam, with a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 34.8 acre-feet. The dam spans 260 feet in length and covers a surface area of 5.8 acres, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its recreational appeal, Sabrina Lake Dam presents a high hazard potential and has an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of November 2019. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation or permitting. Inspections are conducted regularly, with the last inspection taking place in November 2019. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it is important for stakeholders to stay informed about potential risks associated with the structure.
Given its unique characteristics and location within the South Fork Muddy Creek watershed, Sabrina Lake Dam serves as both a recreational destination and a critical component of the local water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential for dam owners and regulatory agencies to prioritize the maintenance and safety of structures like Sabrina Lake Dam to ensure the long-term protection of communities and ecosystems downstream.
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 Sabrina Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sabrina Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Sabrina Lake Dam 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 Sabrina Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sabrina Lake 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 Sabrina Lake Dam.