Shallowford Lakes Dam #1 dam
Shallowford Lakes Dam #1
Shallowford Lakes Dam #1, also known as Pool Lake, is a privately owned dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Completed in 1963, this earth-type dam spans 300 feet in length and stands at a structural height of 22 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 203 acre-feet.
Situated on Mill Creek-Tr, this dam is state-regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2021. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in October 2005, and it is important to note that there are no associated structures or locks with this particular dam.
Shallowford Lakes Dam #1 offers a scenic recreational area for water enthusiasts in West Bend, North Carolina. With its proximity to Wilmington District, the dam provides a tranquil spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. While it is essential to acknowledge the potential risks associated with the dam, its regulated inspection and maintenance ensure continued safety for visitors and nearby residents who enjoy the beauty and serenity of Pool Lake.
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 Shallowford Lakes Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shallowford Lakes Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Oak Hollow City Campground
Fishing spots
Track Shallowford Lakes Dam #1 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 Shallowford Lakes Dam #1
Where does the data for Shallowford Lakes Dam #1 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 Shallowford Lakes Dam #1.