Ayers Pond Dam dam
Ayers Pond Dam
Ayers Pond Dam, located in Windom, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam on Crabtree Creek-Tr. The dam, with a structural height of 22 feet and a length of 175 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. However, despite its recreational value, the dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in March 2019.
The dam is regulated by the state of North Carolina through the Dam Safety Program under the NC Department of Environmental Quality. The state agency is responsible for permitting, inspecting, and enforcing regulations related to the dam. With a storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, Ayers Pond Dam is subject to regular inspections every 2 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's association with the Crabtree Creek-Tr river system highlights its significance in managing water resources in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the condition and management of dams like Ayers Pond Dam is crucial for ensuring the safety of communities and the environment. With its high hazard potential and poor condition, there is a need for continued monitoring and potential maintenance to mitigate risks associated with the dam. Collaboration between private owners, state agencies, and concerned stakeholders is essential in safeguarding water resources and addressing climate-related challenges in 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 Ayers Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Toe River Near Celo | 44 cfs | → |
| North Fork Swannanoa River Near Walkertown | 7 cfs | → |
| Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa | 2 cfs | → |
| Catawba R Nr Pleasant Gardens | 50 cfs | → |
| Nolichucky River At Embreeville | 2,020 cfs | → |
| Ivy River Near Marshall | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ayers Pond 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
- Redmon Road Madison County
Campgrounds
- Patience Park Toe River Campground
- Saylor Lake Rv Park
- Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
- Carolina Hemlocks
- Crabtree Falls Campground
- Crabtree Meadows - Blue Ridge Parkway
Fishing spots
- Nolichucky River
- Bailey Branch
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Dillard Place
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 Ayers Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ayers Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ayers Pond 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 High 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 Ayers Pond Dam.