Woodman Dam dam
Woodman Dam
Woodman Dam, located in Randolph County, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes along the Deep River-Tr. With a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 14 acre-feet. Covering a surface area of 3.5 acres, Woodman Dam stands at a length of 385 feet and is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Woodman Dam is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in February 2020. With inspections conducted every two years and emergency action preparedness information yet to be finalized, the dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As a significant structure in the region, understanding the risk management measures and potential impact assessments associated with Woodman Dam is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of its surrounding environment.
With its unique design and purpose, Woodman Dam serves as an important recreational site while also posing challenges in terms of hazard potential and condition assessment. As efforts continue to maintain and monitor this structure, the collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies, such as the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, becomes essential in ensuring the long-term safety and resilience of Woodman Dam in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management strategies.
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 Woodman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| Ryan Creek Below Us 220 At Greensboro | 0 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek At Us 220 At Greensboro | 2 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona | 1 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Cr Near Greensboro | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodman Dam.
Boat launches
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
Campgrounds
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Camp 7
- Camp 8b
- East Morris Mountain
- West Morris Mtn. Campground
Fishing spots
Track Woodman 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 Woodman Dam
Where does the data for Woodman 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 Woodman Dam.