Skyview Lake Dam Upper dam
Skyview Lake Dam Upper
Skyview Lake Dam Upper, located in Cooleemee, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1947 primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a structural height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this dam serves to create a picturesque 24-acre lake for leisure activities. With a normal storage capacity of 240 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 250 acre-feet, the dam provides a serene oasis for visitors to enjoy water-based recreational pursuits.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Skyview Lake Dam Upper is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair as of December 2020. With a drainage area of 192 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 4 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region while offering a scenic backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and climate enthusiasts alike.
While specific details on the spillway type and outlet gates are not provided, the dam is equipped to handle emergency situations with an inspection frequency of every two years. Additionally, its hazard potential is closely monitored, and emergency action plans may be in place to mitigate risks in case of a dam failure. With its historical significance and recreational appeal, Skyview Lake Dam Upper stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of water resource management and outdoor leisure activities.
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 Skyview Lake Dam Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 49 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 71 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 936 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 614 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 494 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Skyview Lake Dam Upper.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
Fishing spots
Track Skyview Lake Dam Upper 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 Skyview Lake Dam Upper
Where does the data for Skyview Lake Dam Upper 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 Skyview Lake Dam Upper.