Konica Drive Dam dam
Konica Drive Dam
Konica Drive Dam, located in Guilford, North Carolina, is a state-regulated structure under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. Situated in Whitsett, this dam serves Lake MacIntosh and Little Alam, providing vital water resources for the surrounding area. Despite its unspecified height and volume, the dam is categorized as having a high hazard potential, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and structural integrity.
With its primary purpose listed as 'Other', Konica Drive Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. While specific details about the dam's design and construction remain undisclosed, its importance in providing storage and regulating water flow cannot be understated. The dam's last inspection in January 2021 highlighted its high hazard potential, prompting ongoing monitoring and risk assessment measures to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the captivating mystery surrounding Konica Drive Dam invites further exploration and investigation into its role in supporting the local ecosystem and water supply. Its location in Guilford County, North Carolina, adds to the intrigue, as stakeholders work together to ensure the dam's continued safety and functionality in the face of changing climate conditions. In this context, Konica Drive Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing challenges and opportunities in managing water resources for a sustainable future.
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 Konica Drive Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek At Sr2819 Nr Mcleansville | 45 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Cr Near Greensboro | 3 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Gibsonville | 2 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek Near Greensboro | 4 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek At Church St At Greensboro | 3 cfs | → |
| Haw River At Haw River | 84 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Konica Drive Dam.
Boat launches
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Island Trail Alamance County
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Haw River Trail Haw River
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Konica Drive Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Konica Drive Dam
Where does the data for Konica Drive 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 Konica Drive Dam.