Hillside Lake Dam dam
Hillside Lake Dam
Hillside Lake Dam, also known as River Hills Plantation Dam Water Q.#Co404, is a privately owned structure in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1920 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 300 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 165 cubic feet per second.
Despite being in fair condition as of the last inspection in April 2020, Hillside Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, making it crucial for regular maintenance and monitoring. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it poses a moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, the enforcement and regulatory agencies in North Carolina are actively involved in permitting, inspecting, and enforcing safety measures to ensure the dam's stability and the safety of surrounding areas.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts monitoring Hillside Lake Dam should take note of its location on Brush Creek-Tr and its proximity to the river. With its fair condition and high hazard potential, it is essential to stay updated on any developments regarding the dam's maintenance, emergency action plans, and risk management measures. As a significant recreational structure in the area, the safety and integrity of Hillside Lake Dam are paramount for both residents and visitors alike.
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 Hillside Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 1 cfs | → |
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 1 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona | 0 cfs | → |
| N Buffalo Cr At Westover Terrace At Greensboro | 0 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek At Church St At Greensboro | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hillside Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
Campgrounds
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Hanging Rock State Park
Fishing spots
Track Hillside Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hillside Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hillside 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 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 Hillside Lake Dam.