Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper dam
Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper
Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper, also known as Fawn, is a state-owned structure located in Little River, North Carolina. Built in 1979, this earthen dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy. Situated on Reasonover Creek in Transylvania County, the dam stands at a structural height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.5 acres.
This low-hazard dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition, as per the last inspection conducted in February 2015. The North Carolina Dam Safety Program regulates and inspects the dam regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. While the dam does not have significant hydraulic features like a spillway or outlet gates, it continues to provide a recreational oasis for locals and tourists alike, contributing to the natural beauty of the surrounding area. With its tranquil setting and minimal risk profile, Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper remains a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and explore.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's owners are prepared to respond with appropriate measures, although specific details regarding emergency action plans and risk management measures are not currently available. Despite this, the dam's overall risk assessment indicates a low hazard potential, providing reassurance to those who appreciate the recreational and environmental benefits that Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper brings to the region. As a state-regulated and inspected structure, this dam exemplifies the importance of responsible stewardship and management of water resources in a changing climate, making it a noteworthy site for enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of water infrastructure and environmental conservation.
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 Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 18 cfs | → |
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 5 cfs | → |
| Davidson River Near Brevard | 32 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Blantyre | 260 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Rosman | 56 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper.
Boat launches
- Pisgah Forest Access Brevard
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- Canada Road 14091, Tuckasegee
Campgrounds
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Black Forest Family Camping Resort
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Kuykendall Group Campground
- Davidson River Recreation Area
- Davidson River Campground
Fishing spots
- Bear Creek Lake
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Presbyterian Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
Paddle runs
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- Yellowstone Prong From Headwaters To Confluence With East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
Track Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper in the Snoflo app
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About Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper
Where does the data for Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper 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 Summit Camp Lake Dam Upper.