Andrews Water Supply Dam dam
Andrews Water Supply Dam
Located in Andrews, North Carolina, the Andrews Water Supply Dam stands as a vital structure for the local community, serving as a key source of water supply. Completed in 1986, this earth dam boasts a hydraulic height of 72 feet and a structural height of 85 feet, with a storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Dan Holland Creek, providing essential water resources for the area.
While the Andrews Water Supply Dam is primarily owned and regulated by the local government, it falls under the oversight of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Dam Safety Program. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, regular inspections are conducted to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure. The dam's purpose of water supply underscores its critical role in sustaining the region's water needs.
As a significant component of the water infrastructure in Cherokee County, the Andrews Water Supply Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts. From its construction to ongoing maintenance and regulatory compliance, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, highlighting the importance of sustainable water supply practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Andrews Water Supply Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Valley River At Tomotla | 85 cfs | → |
| Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs | 96 cfs | → |
| Cheoah River Nr Bearpen Gap Nr Tapoco | 130 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee River At Needmore | 364 cfs | → |
| Cartoogechaye Creek Near Franklin | 261 cfs | → |
| Tellico River At Tellico Plains | 83 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Andrews Water Supply Dam.
Boat launches
- Massey Branch Road 1184, Robbinsville
- Joyce Kilmer Road 1920, Robbinsville
- Joyce Kilmer Road 1986, Graham County
- Payne Street Murphy
- Hiwassee Street Murphy
- Jackrabbit Boating Access
Campgrounds
- Tat Start
- Snowbird Camping
- Fires Creek Hunters Camp
- Fires Creek Hunt Camp
- Appletree Group Camp
- Appletree Group Campground
Fishing spots
- Massey Branch Fishing Pier
- Santeetlah Lake
- Augerhole Branch
- Hickory Nut Cove Trout Farm
- Birchfield Branch
- Indian Boundary Lake
Paddle runs
- Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch
- Polecat Branch To Snowbird Picnic Area
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
- Natahala Powerhouse To Lake Fontana (River Mile 4)
Track Andrews Water Supply 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 Andrews Water Supply Dam
Where does the data for Andrews Water Supply 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 Andrews Water Supply Dam.