Carolina Lakes Dam #2 dam
Carolina Lakes Dam #2
Carolina Lakes Dam #2, also known as Ski Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Harnett, North Carolina. Completed in 1985, this earth dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, but also supports other functions such as recreation and water supply. With a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, the dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 358 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 56 acres.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Carolina Lakes Dam #2 has a high hazard potential and is categorized as being in fair condition as of the latest inspection in February 2021. With a mandated inspection frequency of every 2 years, the dam is subject to strict state regulations and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance. Although no spillway type or width is specified, the dam has not undergone significant modifications since its completion.
Located on Reedys Creek-Tr, Carolina Lakes Dam #2 plays a crucial role in sustaining water resources for the surrounding area. With its significant storage capacity and strategic purpose, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for irrigation and water supply, while also offering recreational opportunities for the community. Despite its high hazard potential, ongoing state inspections and enforcement efforts are in place to uphold the dam's integrity and safety standards.
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 Carolina Lakes Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River At Manchester | 28 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 2 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear River At Lillington | 542 cfs | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth | 8 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 30 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carolina Lakes Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
Campgrounds
- Smith Lake Army Rv Military - Ft Bragg
- San Lee County Park
- Hickory Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
- Camp Durant
- Loblolly Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Carolina Lakes Dam #2 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 Carolina Lakes Dam #2
Where does the data for Carolina Lakes Dam #2 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 Carolina Lakes Dam #2.