Governors Club Dam #5 dam
Governors Club Dam #5
Governors Club Dam #5, located in Chatham, North Carolina, is a private earth dam completed in 1996 primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a structural height of 18 feet and a length of 200 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and is situated on Cub Creek-Tr. While the dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, its hazard potential is classified as high with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in November 2019.
Despite its relatively small size, Governors Club Dam #5 plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for water enthusiasts in the area. With its location in a picturesque setting, surrounded by natural beauty, the dam serves as a hub for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. However, the dam's high hazard potential underscores the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety of both the surrounding community and the environment.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Governors Club Dam #5 become increasingly vital. With its state-regulated status, regular inspections, and fair condition assessment, the dam represents a proactive approach to managing water resources while balancing recreational needs. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams in the broader context of environmental stewardship is crucial for safeguarding our natural surroundings and ensuring sustainable access to water for future generations.
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 Governors Club Dam #5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Governors Club Dam #5.
Boat launches
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- Redwood Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Governors Club Dam #5 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Governors Club Dam #5
Where does the data for Governors Club Dam #5 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 Governors Club Dam #5.