Hooper Creek Dam dam
Hooper Creek Dam
Hooper Creek Dam, situated in Collinsville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure built in 1965 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 23.5 feet, with a NID height of 24 feet. The reservoir created by the dam has a normal storage capacity of 225 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
Despite its recreational value, Hooper Creek Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in February 2020. The dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring compliance with state regulations and enforcement measures. However, the dam's condition raises concerns about its long-term stability and the potential risks it may pose to downstream communities in the event of a failure.
Efforts to address the dam's poor condition and mitigate risks associated with its operation are crucial to ensure the safety of nearby residents and the preservation of the recreational opportunities provided by the reservoir. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, stakeholders must work towards implementing necessary maintenance and risk management measures to safeguard the integrity of Hooper Creek Dam and its surrounding environment for future generations to enjoy.
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 Hooper Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 51 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 81 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 8 cfs | → |
| Cove Creek Near Lake Lure | 33 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hooper Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Anchor Park
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Hooper Lane Mills River
Campgrounds
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Creekside Mountain Camping
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Vein Mountain Gold Camp & Carolina Emerald Mine
- Lucky Strike Campground
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Bear Creek Lake
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
Track Hooper Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hooper Creek Dam
Where does the data for Hooper Creek 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 Significant 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 Hooper Creek Dam.