Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam dam
Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam
Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam is a state-owned structure located in Wake County, North Carolina, along Beaverdam Creek. Built in 1974, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 40 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, providing a storage capacity of 33,300 acre-feet for recreation purposes. Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being rated with a low hazard potential and not being assessed for its condition, Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community. With a length of 1,086 feet, the dam creates a reservoir that covers a significant surface area and offers various water-based activities. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently not available, indicating a need for further evaluation and preparedness in the event of an emergency.
As part of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam does not have federal ownership or funding. However, with state jurisdiction and permitting in place, the dam serves as a vital resource for water management and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate the intersection of human-made structures and natural ecosystems. The dam's location in Falls, North Carolina, showcases the balance between human recreation and environmental conservation, making it a fascinating subject for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
| Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner | 8 cfs | → |
| Flat River Trib Nr Willardville | 0 cfs | → |
| Little R Bl Little R Trib At Fairntosh | 49 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Dam Near Bahama | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
- Durham County
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Ledge Rock Boat Ramp, Creedmoor
Campgrounds
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- Two Oaks Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
Track Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam
Where does the data for Beaverdam Creek Lake 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 Low 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 Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam.