Cobles Reservoir Dam dam
Cobles Reservoir Dam
Cobles Reservoir Dam, located in High Rock, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for recreational purposes. Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet, with a structural height of 25 feet, spanning a length of 804 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 216 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 259 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area.
The dam overlooks the serene Sooky Creek, offering a picturesque setting for water and climate enthusiasts. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam remains state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Cobles Reservoir Dam provides both recreational opportunities and essential water management functions for the community, contributing to the overall sustainability of the region's water resources.
With its historical significance and functional design, Cobles Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. As a landmark structure in Davidson County, North Carolina, this dam serves as a symbol of resilience and innovation in the realm of recreational infrastructure while also highlighting the essential role of private ownership in maintaining and protecting valuable water resources for future generations.
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 Cobles Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 35 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 26 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 101 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 823 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cobles Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Badin Lake Campground
- Badin Lake
- Badin Lake Group Camp
- Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
- Oak Hollow City Campground
Fishing spots
Track Cobles Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cobles Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Cobles Reservoir 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 Cobles Reservoir Dam.