Frazier Lake Dam dam
Frazier Lake Dam
Located in Gold Rock, North Carolina, the Frazier Lake Dam stands as a private-owned structure that serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1957, this earth dam boasts a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 390 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres along the Gideon Swamp.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated, the Frazier Lake Dam has been inspected as of January 24, 2001, with a frequency that is unspecified. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness features such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or updated emergency contacts. Despite these shortcomings, the dam continues to play an essential role in the local irrigation system and offers recreational opportunities for the community.
Overall, the Frazier Lake Dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in Nash County, North Carolina, ensuring a reliable water supply for agricultural needs. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the condition of dams across the region, understanding the significance of structures like Frazier Lake Dam is crucial for maintaining the safety and sustainability of water resources in the area.
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 Frazier Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
| Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak | 9 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Near Enfield | 38 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount | 81 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 25 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids | 2,420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frazier Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Salmon Landing Road, Littleton
- Summit Landing At Lake Gaston
- Van Warren Road Halifax County
- Wildlife Landing Northampton County
- River Road Warren County
- West 5th Street 1724-1728, Roanoke Rapids
Campgrounds
- Medoc Mt. State Park
- Camp Willow Springs
- Satterwhite Pt State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Nutbush Bridge State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Bullocksville State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
Track Frazier Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Frazier Lake Dam
Where does the data for Frazier 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 Frazier Lake Dam.