Lopp Lake Dam dam
Lopp Lake Dam
Lopp Lake Dam, located in Badin, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation. Constructed in 1983 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 18.1 feet and a structural height of 21.9 feet, with a length of 370 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 229 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 285 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lopp Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition as of January 2015. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the dam is not state-regulated, it undergoes regular inspections by the owner. Despite the lack of state jurisdiction, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, ensuring water supply for recreational activities and environmental conservation along the Flat Swamp Creek-Tr.
As a key component in the water infrastructure of Davidson County, North Carolina, Lopp Lake Dam contributes to the sustainable management of water resources in the region. Its strategic location and design by the USDA NRCS highlight the importance of private investment in water management for recreation and environmental conservation purposes. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Lopp Lake Dam are essential for ensuring the resilience of water systems in the face of changing climatic 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 Lopp Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 35 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 26 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Star | 7 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lopp Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Cove Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lopp Lake 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 Lopp Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lopp 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 Lopp Lake Dam.