Amos Lake Dam dam
Amos Lake Dam
Amos Lake Dam, located in Iredell, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that serves the primary purpose of recreation. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, this dam stands at a length of 300 feet and has a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Fourth Creek, providing a surface area of 2.4 acres and servicing a drainage area of 150 acres.
Although not regulated by the state, Amos Lake Dam is inspected periodically to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in July 2015. Despite the lack of a formal emergency action plan (EAP) and risk assessment measures, Amos Lake Dam continues to be a vital recreational resource in the area, offering opportunities for water enthusiasts to enjoy its serene waters and surrounding natural beauty.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and safety of dams like Amos Lake Dam become increasingly important. By staying informed and engaged in the monitoring and upkeep of these vital structures, water resource and climate enthusiasts can help ensure the continued preservation and enjoyment of these valuable assets 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 Amos Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 8 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Wilkesboro | 313 cfs | → |
| Reddies River At North Wilkesboro | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Amos Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Weaver Lane Burke County
Fishing spots
Track Amos Lake Dam 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 Amos Lake Dam
Where does the data for Amos Lake 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 Low 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 Amos Lake Dam.