Plantation Lake Dam dam
Plantation Lake Dam
Plantation Lake Dam, located in Davie County, North Carolina, was completed in 1951 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities to the local community. This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, stretching 318 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.4 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the Yadkin River-Tr.
Despite being privately owned, Plantation Lake Dam is subject to state inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition based on the last inspection conducted in February 2016. While there have been no reported modifications or emergency action plans prepared for the dam, its presence serves as a vital component for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate sustainability, understanding the significance of infrastructure like Plantation Lake Dam highlights the balance between human recreational needs and environmental stewardship. With its ability to store water and regulate flow, this dam not only provides recreational benefits but also contributes to the overall ecological health of the surrounding area. Monitoring its condition and implementing risk management measures will be crucial in ensuring the long-term viability of this essential water resource structure.
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 Plantation Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plantation Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
Fishing spots
Track Plantation Lake 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 Plantation Lake Dam
Where does the data for Plantation 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 Plantation Lake Dam.