Fiber Lake Dam dam
Fiber Lake Dam
Fiber Lake Dam, also known as Kosa Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Spencer, North Carolina. Completed in 1966, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 53 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, Fiber Lake Dam spans 375 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6 acres.
Situated on Withrow Creek-Os, Fiber Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of Rowan County and is inspected regularly for safety compliance. Despite its low hazard potential and the lack of a current condition assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting recreational activities in the region. Although not regulated by the state, its presence contributes to the overall water infrastructure and environmental conservation efforts in the area.
With its picturesque location and historical significance, Fiber Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, understanding the role of dams like Fiber Lake in sustaining ecosystems and providing recreational opportunities is essential for promoting sustainable practices and ensuring the long-term health of our waterways.
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 Fiber Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| W. Br Rocky R B Mth Of S Prong R Nr Cornelius | 3 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fiber Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
Fishing spots
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Benfield Creek
- Bean Shoals
Track Fiber Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fiber Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fiber 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 Fiber Lake Dam.