C. L. White Dam dam
C. L. White Dam
C. L. White Dam, located in Surry, North Carolina, along Snow Creek, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Built in 1982 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 21.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet, the dam services a drainage area of 1300 acres and has a normal storage of 48 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, C. L. White Dam is subject to inspections by state authorities, with the last inspection conducted in December 2012. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 879 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area covers 10 acres, providing a crucial water resource for agricultural activities in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, C. L. White Dam plays a vital role in water management and agricultural sustainability in the area. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, it is essential for stakeholders and climate enthusiasts to monitor the dam's condition and implement appropriate risk management measures to ensure its continued safe operation.
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 C. L. White Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 521 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 23 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C. L. White Dam.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Old River Lane 998, Grayson County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track C. L. White Dam in the Snoflo app
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About C. L. White Dam
Where does the data for C. L. White 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 C. L. White Dam.