Hogan Lake Dam dam
Hogan Lake Dam
Hogan Lake Dam, also known as Sorrell Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Anson, North Carolina. Built in 1948, this earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 41 acre-feet. Situated on Smith Creek-Os, the dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a length of 600 feet.
Although not regulated by the state, Hogan Lake Dam is regularly inspected to ensure its safety, with the last assessment conducted in April 2013. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated", the dam provides a picturesque setting with a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 864 square miles. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a vital role in the local ecosystem and offers opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Visitors to Hogan Lake Dam in Cheraw Sc can enjoy fishing, boating, and other water activities while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding landscape. While the dam may not be as well-known as larger structures, its importance in water resource management and climate resilience should not be underestimated. As a reminder of the intersection between human engineering and natural ecosystems, Hogan Lake Dam serves as a valuable asset for both the community and the environment.
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 Hogan Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 166 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 43 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Star | 7 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,140 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hogan Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodrun
- Cheraw State Park
- Yates Place Camp
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Williams Farm
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
Fishing spots
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Arrowhead Lake
- Baldwins Pond
- Big Branch
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
Track Hogan Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hogan Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hogan 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 Hogan Lake Dam.