Ararat Rock Products Dam dam
Ararat Rock Products Dam
Ararat Rock Products Dam, located in Ararat, North Carolina, is a privately-owned structure primarily designed for debris control along the Ararat River. With a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, the dam spans 670 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to prevent debris accumulation and ensure the smooth flow of water in the river.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential and not rated for condition assessment, the dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in April 2016. The dam is not state-regulated or permitted, but it is subject to state inspections to ensure its functionality and safety. The surrounding area has a normal storage capacity of 45.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.7 acres, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
In the event of emergencies, it is unclear whether an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place or if it meets the regulatory guidelines. With its strategic location in Surry County, North Carolina, the Ararat Rock Products Dam plays a vital role in maintaining water quality and mitigating potential risks associated with debris accumulation in the Ararat River. Its presence highlights the importance of private ownership in managing and preserving water resources in a sustainable manner.
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 Ararat Rock Products Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat River At Ararat | 78 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 5 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 57 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 494 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ararat Rock Products Dam.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- New River Trail Carroll County
Campgrounds
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Camp Raven Knob
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Sunset Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Ararat Rock Products 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 Ararat Rock Products Dam
Where does the data for Ararat Rock Products 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 Ararat Rock Products Dam.