Coffey Creek Dam dam
Coffey Creek Dam
Coffey Creek Dam, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a state-regulated structure on Coffey Creek, with a high hazard potential. While specific details about the dam's design and purpose are not listed, its presence is essential for water resource management in the area. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it is inspected, permitted, and enforced to meet safety standards.
Although the dam's height, volume, and other physical characteristics are not provided, its critical role in controlling water flow and potential flooding on Coffey Creek is clear. The dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness. Additionally, the dam has an inspection frequency of every 2 years, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential risks or hazards.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep an eye on developments related to Coffey Creek Dam, as its significance for the local ecosystem and water management cannot be understated. With its high hazard potential and state regulation, efforts to assess and manage risks associated with the dam are crucial to safeguarding the surrounding community and environment. Further information on the dam's design, purpose, and condition may provide valuable insights into its role in maintaining water resources in the region.
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 Coffey Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Taggart Creek At West Boulevard Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Irwin Creek Near Charlotte | 17 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Windy Gap Road Nr Shopton | 0 cfs | → |
| Coffey Creek Nr Charlotte | 2 cfs | → |
| Paw Cr At Wilkinson Blvd Nr Charlotte | 7 cfs | → |
| Stewart Creek At West Morehead St At Charlotte | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coffey Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
Campgrounds
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Andrew Jackson State Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Benfield Creek
- Abbotts Creek
- Arrowhead Lake
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Coffey Creek 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 Coffey Creek Dam
Where does the data for Coffey Creek 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 Coffey Creek Dam.