King Family Dam dam
King Family Dam
King Family Dam, located in Toledo, North Carolina, on Mine Fork Branch, is a private Earth dam primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a structural height of 25.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet, with a length of 350 feet. Although it does not have a state regulatory agency overseeing it, the dam has been inspected and deemed to be in fair condition as of December 2012.
The dam has a significant hazard potential and a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 10 acre-feet. It is owned privately and not regulated by the state, with no state permitting or enforcement in place. The last inspection was conducted in December 2012, and it meets the guidelines for emergency action plans. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 1 acre for recreational activities, making it an ideal spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to visit and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area.
Despite its private ownership, King Family Dam serves as a valuable recreational resource in Yancey County, North Carolina. With its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, the dam provides opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. While maintaining its fair condition, the dam continues to be a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a tranquil escape in the heart of nature.
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 King Family Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Toe River Near Celo | 33 cfs | → |
| North Fork Swannanoa River Near Walkertown | 7 cfs | → |
| Nolichucky River At Embreeville | 2,020 cfs | → |
| Catawba R Nr Pleasant Gardens | 50 cfs | → |
| Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa | 2 cfs | → |
| Ivy River Near Marshall | 47 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near King Family Dam.
Boat launches
- Mitchell County
- Houseboat Lane 299, Mcdowell County
- Linville Boat Ramp
- Canal Bridge Boat Ramp Burke County
- Hidden Cove Boat Ramp Mcdowell County
- Us 321;Sr 67 Carter County
Campgrounds
- Patience Park Toe River Campground
- Saylor Lake Rv Park
- Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
- Carolina Hemlocks
- Spivey Gap Recreation Area
- Crabtree Falls Campground
Fishing spots
- Nolichucky River
- Bailey Branch
- Dillard Place
- Watauga River
- Anderson Branch
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
Paddle runs
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
Track King Family Dam in the Snoflo app
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About King Family Dam
Where does the data for King Family 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 King Family Dam.