Wimbish Lake Dam dam
Wimbish Lake Dam
Wimbish Lake Dam, located in Asbury, North Carolina, is a private earth dam that was completed in 1955 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17.1 feet and a structural height of 19.4 feet, with a length of 364 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating on its 13-acre surface area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2014, the dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting. It is owned by a private entity and is inspected by the state, but not regulated or enforced by any state agency. The Little River-Tr flows through the area, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy the recreational amenities offered by Wimbish Lake Dam.
With its serene setting and ample recreational opportunities, Wimbish Lake Dam is a hidden gem in Randolph County, North Carolina. While it may not be subject to strict state oversight, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature and engage in outdoor activities in the heart of the Tar Heel State.
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 Wimbish Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wimbish Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Arrowhead Lake
- Boulding Branch
Track Wimbish Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wimbish Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wimbish 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 Wimbish Lake Dam.