Symphony Park Dam dam
Symphony Park Dam
Symphony Park Dam, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, stands as a private-owned structure managed by the state regulatory agency NCDEQ's Dam Safety Program. Completed in 2002, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes along the Brier Creek-Tr river, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 40 feet, the dam boasts a capacity for storing 23 acre-feet of water, contributing to the management of the area's 54.4 square miles drainage area.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Symphony Park Dam remains a vital component of the region's water resource infrastructure. Its 400-foot length, 1.68-acre surface area, and maximum discharge of 463 cubic feet per second demonstrate its significance in flood control and water management efforts. The dam's last inspection in February 2020, with an inspection frequency of every two years, ensures its continued operational safety and adherence to regulatory standards. Symphony Park Dam not only offers recreational opportunities but also plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Symphony Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Hope Cr At Seneca Place At Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Briar Cr Above Colony Rd At Charlotte | 3 cfs | → |
| Mcmullen Cr At Sharon View Rd Near Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Sugar C At Archdale Dr At Charlotte | 32 cfs | → |
| Ltl Sugar Cr At Medical Center Dr At Charlotte | 4 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr At Sardis Road Near Charlotte | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Symphony Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
Campgrounds
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Williams Farm
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
Track Symphony Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Symphony Park Dam
Where does the data for Symphony Park 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 Symphony Park Dam.