Kimesville Lake Dam dam
Kimesville Lake Dam
Kimesville Lake Dam, located in Guilford County, North Carolina, is a privately owned stone dam built in 1812 on the South Prong Stinking Quarter stream. With a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, this historic dam stands at 200 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is in satisfactory condition and has a low hazard potential, making it a reliable structure for water resource management in the region.
The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its versatile use beyond flood control or water supply. It boasts a normal storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 11,456 acres. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 248 cubic feet per second, ensuring effective water flow management in times of high flow. With no associated locks and a last inspection date in January 2016, Kimesville Lake Dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates to monitor and support in the ongoing efforts to maintain water security in the region.
As a historic stone dam with significant storage and discharge capabilities, Kimesville Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management in Guilford County. While it is privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam's satisfactory condition and low hazard potential underscore its importance in maintaining water security for the local community. With a rich history dating back to the early 19th century, this dam stands as a testament to the enduring importance of effective water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and growing water demand.
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 Kimesville Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Cr Near Greensboro | 3 cfs | → |
| Haw River At Haw River | 74 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Sr2819 Nr Mcleansville | 25 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek Near Greensboro | 4 cfs | → |
| Ryan Creek Below Us 220 At Greensboro | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kimesville Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Haw River Trail Haw River
- Island Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Kimesville 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 Kimesville Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kimesville 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 Kimesville Lake Dam.