Nixon Dam dam
Nixon Dam
Nixon Dam, located in Union County, North Carolina, is a private Earth dam primarily used for recreation. With a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, the dam provides essential storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area. Although the dam's condition assessment is rated as fair, it is categorized as having a significant hazard potential, underscoring the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety.
The dam, situated on the East Fork Twelvemile Creek, boasts a surface area of 2 acres and a length of 215 feet. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2019. While there are no associated structures with the dam, its location within a recreational area highlights its importance in providing water-based activities for enthusiasts. With its unique design and purpose, Nixon Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and recreational opportunities in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Nixon Dam to be a captivating example of how private entities can play a crucial role in managing water resources for recreational purposes. The dam's height, storage capacity, and hazard potential make it a notable structure in Union County, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. As a key feature in the local landscape, Nixon Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water management and public enjoyment, making it a site of interest for those passionate about sustainable water resource practices.
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 Nixon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Four Mile Creek Near Pineville | 3 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 4,230 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 5 cfs | → |
| Little Sugar Creek At Pineville | 38 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 947 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nixon Dam.
Boat launches
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- Lancaster County
Campgrounds
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Williams Farm
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Arrowhead Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Pittman Lake
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Nixon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Nixon Dam
Where does the data for Nixon 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 Significant 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 Nixon Dam.