Palmisano Dam dam
Palmisano Dam
Palmisano Dam, also known as Hann Dam and Mander Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Macon, North Carolina, specifically in the city of Prentiss. Situated on the South Fork Skeenah Creek-Tr, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. With a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, Palmisano Dam provides a tranquil escape for visitors seeking relaxation and natural beauty.
The dam has a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 8 acre-feet. Spanning 170 feet in length and covering a surface area of 1.7 acres, Palmisano Dam plays a vital role in flood control and water management in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of January 2018 was rated as fair, indicating that it is being regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its safety and functionality. Additionally, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Dam Safety Program, with permits and inspections conducted to uphold safety standards.
As a popular recreational spot, Palmisano Dam offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature while also recognizing the importance of responsible dam management. With its idyllic location, this private-owned earth dam serves as a testament to the symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment, highlighting the need for sustainable practices to protect and preserve our valuable water resources for future generations.
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 Palmisano Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss | 174 cfs | → |
| Cartoogechaye Creek Near Franklin | 261 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee R At Franklin | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs | 121 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 75 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee River At Needmore | 463 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Palmisano Dam.
Boat launches
- Great Smoky Mountains Expressway 5453, Jackson County
- Jackrabbit Boating Access
- Music Hall Road Towns County
- Church Street Jackson County
- Lake Chatuge Towns County
- Lake Rabun Road Rabun County
Campgrounds
- Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground
- Standing Indian Campground
- Standing Indian Campground Store
- Standing Indian
- Kimsey Creek Group Campground
- Moore Creek Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver
- Natahala Powerhouse To Lake Fontana (River Mile 4)
- Highway 28 To Earl's Ford (Section 2)
- Earl's Ford To Route 76 (Section 3)
- Burrels Ford To Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
Track Palmisano 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 Palmisano Dam
Where does the data for Palmisano 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 Palmisano Dam.