Jonesville Golf Course Dam dam
Jonesville Golf Course Dam
Jonesville Golf Course Dam in Jonesville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Dam Safety Program. Built for irrigation purposes on the Yadkin River-Tr, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17.5 feet and a structural height of 19.6 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 86.2 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 11 acres and spans a length of 243 feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in May 2019.
Owned by a private entity, the Jonesville Golf Course Dam has been subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Situated in Yadkin County, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes and does not feature any associated locks or outlets. With a maximum discharge capacity and spillway information unavailable, the dam's last inspection in 2019 deemed its hazard potential as low, although the condition assessment remains unspecified.
As one of the many water resource structures in North Carolina, the Jonesville Golf Course Dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. While its risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are not readily available, the dam's compliance with state regulations and its consistent inspection schedule ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of the Yadkin River-Tr ecosystem.
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 Jonesville Golf Course Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 521 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Wilkesboro | 313 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| Reddies River At North Wilkesboro | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jonesville Golf Course Dam.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
- Old River Lane 998, Grayson County
- Baywood Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Jonesville Golf Course Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jonesville Golf Course Dam
Where does the data for Jonesville Golf Course 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 Jonesville Golf Course Dam.