Chub Lake Dam dam
Chub Lake Dam
Chub Lake Dam, nestled in the picturesque town of Denniston, North Carolina, stands as a testament to the rich history and beauty of the region. Built in 1900, this masonry dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for locals and visitors alike. With a structural height of 14 feet and a hydraulic height of 10 feet, Chub Lake Dam boasts a storage capacity of 780 acre-feet, providing a tranquil surface area of 60 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its age, Chub Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. While it has not been inspected since 1986, the dam continues to stand strong, exemplifying the durability and craftsmanship of its construction. The surrounding Storys Creek and 8640-acre drainage area further enhance the natural beauty and ecological significance of this historic structure, making it a key focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
With its rich history, recreational value, and low hazard potential, Chub Lake Dam remains an iconic landmark in Person County, North Carolina. As efforts to preserve and maintain this historic structure continue, it serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human intervention and environmental stewardship in managing our water resources for future generations to enjoy.
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 Chub Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 3 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Hyco Creek Near Leasburg | 0 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Paces | 632 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 625 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chub Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Highway 62, Milton
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
Campgrounds
- Staunton River State Park
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Occoneechee State Park
- Equestrian Campground
- Redwood Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Chub Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chub Lake Dam
Where does the data for Chub 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 Chub Lake Dam.