Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam dam
Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam
Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam, located in Retreat, Haywood County, North Carolina, stands as a private recreational spot along the picturesque Little East Fork Pigeon River. Built in 1951, this Earth dam with a height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet offers a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 15,940 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced for safety, with a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment. The dam serves primarily for recreation, offering a surface area of 4 acres and a normal storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. While the dam has not undergone significant modifications over the years, it is subject to regular inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and public safety.
With Mark Meadows as the local Congressional representative overseeing the Nashville District, Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam provides a tranquil haven for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities in a natural setting. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's fair condition assessment and adherence to safety regulations ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of North Carolina's water resources.
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 Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W F Pigeon R Above Lake Logan Nr Hazelwood | 39 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pigeon River Near Retreat | 36 cfs | → |
| W Fk Pigeon R At Bethel | 70 cfs | → |
| East Fork Pigeon River Near Canton | 55 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River Near Canton | 145 cfs | → |
| Davidson River Near Brevard | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam.
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About Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam
Where does the data for Camp Daniel Boone 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 below 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.
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.