Holmberg Dam dam
Holmberg Dam
Holmberg Dam, located in Polk County, North Carolina, serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding community. Completed in 1981, this Earth type dam stands at a structural height of 25.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 21 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking on the 2.5-acre surface area of the dam.
Managed by a private owner, Holmberg Dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment marked as "Not Rated" as of its last inspection in March 2010, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. The dam's maximum storage capacity is 30 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, making it a significant asset for water conservation and recreation in the area.
Situated along White Oak Creek-Tr, Holmberg Dam offers a tranquil oasis in Beulah, North Carolina, attracting visitors with its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities. Despite being privately owned, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for both practical and recreational 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 Holmberg Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 50 cfs | → |
| Cove Creek Near Lake Lure | 34 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 75 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 7 cfs | → |
| Second Broad River Nr Logan | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holmberg Dam.
Boat launches
- Anchor Park
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Hooper Lane Mills River
Campgrounds
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Creekside Mountain Camping
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Vein Mountain Gold Camp & Carolina Emerald Mine
- Lucky Strike Campground
- Paris Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Bear Creek Lake
Paddle runs
- 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
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
Track Holmberg Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Holmberg Dam
Where does the data for Holmberg 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 Low 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 Holmberg Dam.