Janita Lake Dam Upper dam
Janita Lake Dam Upper
Janita Lake Dam Upper in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a private dam primarily used for recreation on Salem Creek-Tr. The dam, with a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 12.5 feet, offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. Despite its importance for recreation, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, emphasizing the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure its safety and longevity.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Janita Lake Dam Upper is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet and serves as a vital resource within the community, offering a surface area of 2.5 acres for outdoor enjoyment. However, with a history of poor condition assessment, it is crucial for stakeholders to collaborate on risk management measures to address the potential hazards associated with the dam.
As water levels and climate patterns continue to fluctuate, the future of Janita Lake Dam Upper remains a focal point for water resource management in the region. With its location in Forsyth County and a high hazard potential designation, stakeholders must prioritize maintenance efforts to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam for both recreational purposes and environmental sustainability. Through ongoing inspections and risk assessment, the community can work together to preserve this valuable water resource in Winston-Salem.
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 Janita Lake Dam Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 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 Janita Lake Dam Upper.
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
- Campground Trail Yadkin 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 Janita Lake 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 Janita Lake Dam Upper
Where does the data for Janita Lake 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 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 Janita Lake Dam Upper.