Kiser Lake Dam dam
Kiser Lake Dam
Kiser Lake Dam, located in Dan River Shores, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. The dam, made of concrete, stands at a hydraulic height of 23.5 feet and a structural height of 36.5 feet, with a length of 185 feet. It impounds Vade Mecum Creek-Tr, creating a surface area of 2 acres and a drainage area of 102 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in February 2013, with a satisfactory condition assessment.
With a normal storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 30 acre-feet, Kiser Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam has a spillway width and number of locks not specified in the data, indicating a need for further information on its hydraulic operations. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
Overall, Kiser Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational and water management structure in Stokes County, North Carolina. Its presence on Vade Mecum Creek-Tr contributes to the local ecosystem and provides opportunities for outdoor activities. Continued monitoring and maintenance of the dam are essential to uphold its functionality and safeguard against any potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Kiser Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 65 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 120 cfs | → |
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 143 cfs | → |
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 31 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 742 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kiser Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
Campgrounds
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Tanglewood Park
Fishing spots
Track Kiser Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kiser Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kiser 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 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 Kiser Lake Dam.