Woodfin Reservoir Dam dam
Woodfin Reservoir Dam
Woodfin Reservoir Dam, also known as Sugar Camp Fork Dam, is a crucial water supply infrastructure located in the Beech Community of Buncombe, North Carolina. Owned by the local government, this dam plays a vital role in providing water to the surrounding area, with a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.6 acres. The dam, primarily constructed for water supply purposes, stands at a structural height of 81 feet, with a hydraulic height of 69 feet, ensuring the efficient management of the Sugar Camp Fork River's flow.
Despite its essential role in water resource management, Woodfin Reservoir Dam carries a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of its last inspection in March 2015. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safe operation. Additionally, the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, highlighting its local governance and management structure.
With a drainage area of 1114 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 157,881 cubic feet per second, Woodfin Reservoir Dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource and climate management efforts. Its strategic location, efficient design, and state-regulated operations make it a key player in ensuring water supply reliability and flood control measures for the Beech Community and surrounding areas in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
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 Woodfin Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa | 2 cfs | → |
| North Fork Swannanoa River Near Walkertown | 7 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Asheville | 553 cfs | → |
| Swannanoa River At Biltmore | 23 cfs | → |
| Ivy River Near Marshall | 47 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Marshall | 649 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodfin Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Redmon Road Madison County
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- Houseboat Lane 299, Mcdowell County
- Mitchell County
- Hidden Cove Boat Ramp Mcdowell County
Campgrounds
- Windy Gap - A Young Life Camp
- Campfire Lodgings
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- Camp Alice
- Blue Ridge Parkway Tent
- Bpw
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Nolichucky River
- Dillard Place
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
Track Woodfin Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Woodfin Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Woodfin Reservoir 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 Woodfin Reservoir Dam.