Fakhoury Dam dam
Fakhoury Dam
Fakhoury Dam, located in Forks of Ivy, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, constructed with an earth design, stands at a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, creating a storage capacity of 9 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small size, the dam is situated on Little Creek and plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the area.
However, the dam's condition assessment reveals a concerning state, marked as "poor" with a high hazard potential. The last inspection conducted in April 2014 highlighted the need for improvements and heightened maintenance efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With the surrounding area at risk of inundation in case of a failure, it is crucial for the owners and regulatory agencies to address the dam's maintenance needs promptly to mitigate potential risks and protect the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and upkeep of structures like Fakhoury Dam to safeguard both the environment and the public. By staying informed about the condition of such dams and advocating for necessary improvements, we can contribute to the preservation of water resources and the safety of communities that rely on them for various purposes.
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 Fakhoury Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy River Near Marshall | 47 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Marshall | 649 cfs | → |
| Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa | 2 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Asheville | 553 cfs | → |
| North Fork Swannanoa River Near Walkertown | 7 cfs | → |
| Swannanoa River At Biltmore | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fakhoury Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Windy Gap - A Young Life Camp
- Campfire Lodgings
- Evan's Island Campsite
- Big Pine Campsite
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- Camp Alice
Fishing spots
- Bailey Branch
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Dillard Place
- Nolichucky River
Paddle runs
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
Track Fakhoury 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 Fakhoury Dam
Where does the data for Fakhoury 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 Fakhoury Dam.