Murray Corriher Dam #2 dam
Murray Corriher Dam #2
Murray Corriher Dam #2 in Kannapolis, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for water supply purposes. Completed in 1978, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 23.2 feet and a structural height of 27.7 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 17.3 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Situated on the Irish Buffalo Dam-Tr river/stream, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Murray Corriher Dam #2 has not been rated for its condition but has undergone inspections as recently as October 2018. While it is not state-regulated, it does undergo regular state inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Rowan County, North Carolina, and contributes to the overall water supply infrastructure in the region.
Although Murray Corriher Dam #2 does not have associated structures or locks, its presence is essential for maintaining a reliable water supply in the area. With its strategic location and adequate storage capacity, this dam serves as a key component in the local water management system, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Murray Corriher Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
| W. Br Rocky R B Mth Of S Prong R Nr Cornelius | 3 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Murray Corriher Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
Fishing spots
- Abbotts Creek
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buddle Branch
- Benfield Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buck Branch
Track Murray Corriher Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Murray Corriher Dam #2
Where does the data for Murray Corriher 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 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 Murray Corriher Dam #2.