Kernersville Water Supply Dam dam
Kernersville Water Supply Dam
The Kernersville Water Supply Dam, also known as the Old Valley School Road Dam, is a vital structure owned by the local government in Forsyth, North Carolina. This earth dam was completed in 1952 and serves the primary purpose of supplying water to the surrounding area. Situated on Belews Creek in the city of Grimes Crossroads, the dam has a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 650 feet.
With a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2112 acres, the Kernersville Water Supply Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in January 2021. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets all necessary safety standards for protecting the local community and environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of the Kernersville Water Supply Dam in providing a reliable water supply for the area. Its strategic location on Belews Creek and ample storage capacity make it a key infrastructure asset for managing water resources and mitigating potential hazards. With proper regulatory oversight and maintenance, the dam continues to serve its essential function while safeguarding the surrounding community from potential risks.
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 Kernersville Water Supply Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 3 cfs | → |
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 140 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona | 1 cfs | → |
| N Buffalo Cr At Westover Terrace At Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kernersville Water Supply Dam.
Boat launches
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- Homeview Road Burlington
Campgrounds
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Sunset Park Campground
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Tanglewood Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Pilot Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track Kernersville Water Supply Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kernersville Water Supply Dam
Where does the data for Kernersville Water Supply 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 Kernersville Water Supply Dam.