Medberry Lake Dam dam
Medberry Lake Dam
Medberry Lake Dam, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, serves as a vital irrigation structure along the Rock House Creek-Tr river system. Built in 1958, this private-owned earth dam stands at a structural height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet, providing essential water storage for agricultural purposes. With a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and a surface area of 17.4 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Medberry Lake Dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in December 2014. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and meets state safety standards. With a drainage area of 1352 acres and a maximum discharge capacity of 770 cubic feet per second, the dam is well-equipped to manage water flow and prevent potential flooding events in the region.
Overall, Medberry Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Through its role in irrigation and water storage, this dam contributes to the sustainable use of water for agricultural purposes while also ensuring the safety and well-being of the local community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and supporting structures like Medberry Lake Dam is crucial in safeguarding our natural 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 Medberry Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 281 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Eden | 177 cfs | → |
| Mayo River Near Price | 105 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 33 cfs | → |
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 140 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Martinsville | 170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Medberry Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
Fishing spots
Track Medberry Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Medberry Lake Dam
Where does the data for Medberry 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 Medberry Lake Dam.