Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls reservoir
Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls
Falls Lake, located above the Falls Dam in North Carolina, was created in 1981 as a reservoir for hydroelectric power generation and to provide drinking water for the surrounding communities. The lake is fed by several surface flow providers, including the Little River, Eno River, and Flat River, and is also dependent on snowpack from the nearby mountains. Falls Lake is crucial for agriculture as it provides irrigation for nearby farms and is a popular recreational spot for fishing, boating, and camping. However, the lake has faced environmental challenges such as algal blooms and pollution from nearby agricultural activities. In recent years, efforts have been made to improve the water quality of Falls Lake through better management practices and increased awareness.
Daily levels at Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Temperature, water, °C
deg C · code 00010
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 Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Falls | 79 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 18 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 23 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 18 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls.
⚓ Boat launches
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Durham County
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Durant Nature Park
- Shoreline Campground
- Blue Heron Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
Track Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls
Where does the data for Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, 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 Falls Lake Above Dam Nr Falls.