Baucom Lake Dam dam
Baucom Lake Dam
Baucom Lake Dam, located in Union, North Carolina, is a private-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1954, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet. With a length of 1050 feet and a drainage area of 691 acres, Baucom Lake Dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, providing a serene 8-acre surface area for recreational activities.
Despite being rated as a low hazard potential structure, Baucom Lake Dam has not been inspected since March 2011, raising concerns about its current condition and safety measures. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparation remain unclear, further highlighting the need for updated inspections and risk management measures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, ensuring the safety and maintenance of structures like Baucom Lake Dam is crucial for sustainable water management and environmental preservation.
In light of the data presented, advocates for water resource and climate conservation should prioritize the regular inspection and maintenance of Baucom Lake Dam to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. Collaborative efforts between private owners, state agencies, and regulatory bodies are essential in implementing effective risk management measures and emergency action plans to address any potential threats posed by aging infrastructure. By promoting transparency, accountability, and proactive measures, we can safeguard our water resources and uphold environmental sustainability 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 Baucom Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail | 1 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill | 2 cfs | → |
| Irvins Creek At Sr3168 Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Creek At Sr3150 Nr Idlewild | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baucom Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Williams Farm
- Cane Creek Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Sign Language
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Ebenezer County Park
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Abbotts Creek
Track Baucom 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 Baucom Lake Dam
Where does the data for Baucom 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 Baucom Lake Dam.