Dobbins Pond Dam dam
Dobbins Pond Dam
Dobbins Pond Dam, located in Yadkinville, North Carolina, is a privately owned dam on the North Deep Creek-Tr river. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene and picturesque environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a structural height of 29.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 20.8 feet, the dam stands as a vital part of the surrounding landscape, providing a storage capacity of 322.1 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Dobbins Pond Dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Dam Safety Program. The dam has a long history of serving the community for recreational activities, with a storage capacity of 322.1 acre-feet and a surface area of 27.3 acres. Its last inspection in May 2019 revealed a fair condition, ensuring the safety and reliability of the structure for visitors and residents alike.
As a beloved landmark in the area, Dobbins Pond Dam offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape. With its low hazard potential and maintained condition, the dam continues to be a vital resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in North Carolina. Its presence not only enhances the recreational opportunities in the region but also serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible dam management in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 Dobbins Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 521 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dobbins Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Tanglewood Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Camp Raven Knob
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Sandy Creek Family Campground
Fishing spots
Track Dobbins Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dobbins Pond Dam
Where does the data for Dobbins Pond 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 Dobbins Pond Dam.