Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam dam
Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam
Located in Huntersville, North Carolina, the Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam is a privately owned structure designed for recreational purposes. Built in 1996, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 228 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 430 feet and covers a surface area of 22.2 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the area.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, the Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a high hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of February 2020, the dam poses a significant risk in case of a failure. While no spillway type or outlet gates are specified, the dam is equipped to handle the drainage needs of the 914-acre watershed.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam an intriguing structure due to its recreational focus and significant storage capacity. With its location in Mecklenburg County and close proximity to the North Prong Clarks Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and outdoor recreation 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 Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W. Br Rocky R B Mth Of S Prong R Nr Cornelius | 3 cfs | → |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Mcdowell Creek Nr Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Gar Creek At Sr2074 Nr Croft | · | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Paw Creek | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam.
Boat launches
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Abbotts Creek
- Benfield Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Buck Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam
Where does the data for Clarks Creek Subdivision 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 Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam.