Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam dam
Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam
Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam, located in Gaston, North Carolina, is a vital structure owned by a public utility. This earth dam, with a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet and a structural height of 37.5 feet, serves a primary purpose of containment. With a normal storage capacity of 16 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.3 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is not currently regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition. However, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and integrity. The last inspection took place in November 2016. Despite its relatively modest size, Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam plays an important role in the overall water management system in the area, highlighting the significance of even smaller structures in the broader context of water resource management and climate resilience.
Given its location and function, Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam represents a key asset in the local water infrastructure. The dam's design, dimensions, and storage capacity contribute to the efficient containment and control of water flow in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam will be increasingly important for ensuring water security and resilience against extreme weather events.
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 Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Creek Nr Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Nr Rhyne | 10 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Paw Creek | 2 cfs | → |
| Gar Creek At Sr2074 Nr Croft | · | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 9 cfs | → |
| Paw Cr At Wilkinson Blvd Nr Charlotte | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
Campgrounds
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Shepherds Field
- Ebenezer County Park
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Sign Language
- Kings Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Benfield Creek
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam
Where does the data for Riverbend Fuel Containment 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 Riverbend Fuel Containment Dam.