Carolina Stalite Dam dam
Carolina Stalite Dam
Carolina Stalite Dam, also known as Long Branch Creek Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Aquadale, North Carolina. Completed in 1973, this earth dam serves as a crucial water supply for the area, with a storage capacity of 396 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 330 acre-feet. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 55 feet and a structural height of 60 feet, spanning a length of 400 feet across Long Branch Creek.
Maintained and regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Carolina Stalite Dam has been deemed to have a high hazard potential, but is currently in fair condition following its last inspection in January 2021. Although the dam does not have spillway or lock structures, its primary purpose remains to provide water supply to the surrounding community. With a drainage area of 832 acres, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in Stanly County, North Carolina.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Carolina Stalite Dam to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to support water supply needs. Situated within the Wilmington District, this dam showcases the importance of private ownership in maintaining essential water resources for local communities. As a regulated and inspected structure with a focus on safety and sustainability, Carolina Stalite Dam stands as a notable feature in the management of water supply in North Carolina.
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 Carolina Stalite Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 119 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 47 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill | 2 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carolina Stalite Dam.
Boat launches
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodrun
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
- Art Lilley Campground
- Yates Place Camp
- Arrowhead
Fishing spots
- Arrowhead Lake
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
Track Carolina Stalite Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Carolina Stalite Dam
Where does the data for Carolina Stalite 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 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 Carolina Stalite Dam.