Peavine Lake Dam dam
Peavine Lake Dam
Peavine Lake Dam, located in Cheeks, Randolph County, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Constructed in 1954, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet, creating a 55-acre reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2014, the dam has not been subject to state regulation, permitting, or enforcement due to its private ownership status.
Situated on Brush Creek-Tr, Peavine Lake Dam serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking recreational opportunities in the region. With a surface area of 4 acres and a drainage area of 70 square miles, the dam offers a tranquil setting for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam lacks associated structures and spillways, its maximum discharge capacity of 7 cubic feet per second ensures the safety and stability of the reservoir during heavy rainfall events.
Despite being privately owned, Peavine Lake Dam has undergone regular state inspections, with the last assessment conducted in October 2014. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures have not been publicly disclosed, raising questions about its preparedness for potential hazards. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate the recreational opportunities provided by Peavine Lake Dam, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts will be crucial to ensure the safety and sustainability of this cherished local landmark.
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 Peavine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Ramseur | 105 cfs | → |
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Cr Near Greensboro | 3 cfs | → |
| Ryan Creek Below Us 220 At Greensboro | 0 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek At Us 220 At Greensboro | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peavine Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Haw River Trail Haw River
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Peavine Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Peavine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Peavine 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 Peavine Lake Dam.