Tuckertown Wtp Dam dam
Tuckertown Wtp Dam
Tuckertown Wtp Dam, located in North Carolina, serves as a crucial component in the state's water supply infrastructure. Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 40 feet and spans a length of 2600 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet in the Tuckertown Reservoir-Os. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its fair condition and low hazard potential.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Tuckertown Wtp Dam plays a vital role in providing water supply to the surrounding community. Owned by the local government, the dam's primary purpose is to ensure a reliable source of water for residents in Stanly County, North Carolina. The dam is subject to state regulation and permitting, with inspections conducted every five years to assess its condition and compliance with safety guidelines.
With its strategic location and essential function, Tuckertown Wtp Dam represents a significant investment in water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, dams like Tuckertown play a critical role in ensuring a sustainable water supply for local communities. By adhering to state regulations and conducting regular inspections, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of providing safe and reliable water for the region.
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 Tuckertown Wtp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 32 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 45 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 117 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 953 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tuckertown Wtp Dam.
Boat launches
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
Campgrounds
- Badin Lake
- Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
- Badin Lake Campground
- Badin Lake Group Camp
- Arrowhead
- Arrowhead Campground
Fishing spots
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Boulding Branch
Track Tuckertown Wtp Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tuckertown Wtp Dam
Where does the data for Tuckertown Wtp 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 Tuckertown Wtp Dam.