City Of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir dam
City Of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir
The City of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir is a vital water resource located in Lincoln, North Carolina. Managed by the local government, this offstream reservoir serves as a primary source of water for the city, with a normal storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.5 acres. The dam, primarily an earth structure, has a hydraulic height of 14.9 feet and a structural height of 17.9 feet, ensuring a steady and reliable water supply for the community.
Regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, the City of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in December 2019. As a crucial component of the city's water infrastructure, this reservoir plays a critical role in providing water for various purposes, including drinking water supply for the residents of Cherryville.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the City of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir stands as a testament to effective water resource management in North Carolina. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the importance of such reservoirs in ensuring a sustainable water supply for communities cannot be overstated. The dedication to regulatory compliance and regular maintenance highlights the commitment to safeguarding this essential water source for the City of Cherryville and its residents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around City Of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 13 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Bessemer City | 4 cfs | → |
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 7 cfs | → |
| South Fork Catawba River At Lowell | 187 cfs | → |
| First Broad River Near Casar | 19 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near City Of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Shelby Mission Camp
- South Mountains State Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Family Campground, South Mountains State Park
Track City Of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About City Of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir
Where does the data for City Of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir 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 City Of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir.