Linville Land Harbor Dam dam
Linville Land Harbor Dam
The Linville Land Harbor Dam, located in Pineola, North Carolina, on the Linville River, serves as a vital water resource for recreation purposes. Completed in 2010, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 31 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. With a surface area of 150 acres and a drainage area of 12,160 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage for the surrounding area.
Maintained by a private owner, the Linville Land Harbor Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam has a high hazard potential but was found to be in satisfactory condition during its last inspection in December 2016. The emergency action plan was last revised in May 2010, ensuring that necessary measures are in place to address any potential risks or emergencies that may arise. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam continues to provide essential recreational opportunities while safeguarding the surrounding community from potential water-related hazards.
With a history of effective management and regular inspections, the Linville Land Harbor Dam remains a key component in the water resource infrastructure of Avery County, North Carolina. Its role in providing recreational opportunities while ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding area showcases the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the crucial role that dams like Linville Land Harbor play in balancing the needs of communities and the environment for a resilient and sustainable future.
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 Linville Land Harbor Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Watauga River Near Sugar Grove | 38 cfs | → |
| Linville River Near Nebo | 17 cfs | → |
| Johns River At Arneys Store | 72 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Patterson | 12 cfs | → |
| South Toe River Near Celo | 33 cfs | → |
| Catawba R Nr Pleasant Gardens | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Linville Land Harbor Dam.
Boat launches
- Price Lake Trail Watauga County
- Linville Boat Ramp
- Canal Bridge Boat Ramp Burke County
- Moody Circle Carter County
- Roby Green Road Watauga County
- Hidden Cove Boat Ramp Mcdowell County
Campgrounds
- Linville Falls Campground
- Linville Falls - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Linville Falls
- Attic Window
- Alpine Meadow
- Calloway Gap
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Watauga Reservoir To Tn/Nc State Line
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
Track Linville Land Harbor 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 Linville Land Harbor Dam
Where does the data for Linville Land Harbor 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 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 Linville Land Harbor Dam.