Davis Pond Dam dam
Davis Pond Dam
Located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, the Davis Pond Dam is a privately owned structure primarily designed for recreation purposes. The dam is an earth-type structure with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, providing a surface area of 4 acres for leisure activities. The dam, situated on the Glade Creek-Tr river, has a high hazard potential and is inspected regularly to ensure public safety.
Despite not being regulated by the state, the Davis Pond Dam is subject to periodic inspections, with the most recent one conducted in December 2020. The dam has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and serves as a popular spot for recreational activities in Alexander County. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, efforts are made to ensure that emergency action plans are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with the structure.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate issues will find the Davis Pond Dam an intriguing site, bridging the gap between human recreation and the natural environment. With its picturesque location and importance for leisure activities, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and the need for responsible stewardship of our water resources. For those interested in the intersection of infrastructure, safety, and environmental sustainability, the Davis Pond Dam is a fascinating case study worth exploring further.
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 Davis Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 9 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Wilkesboro | 338 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 25 cfs | → |
| Reddies River At North Wilkesboro | 32 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 25 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Patterson | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Fulda Gap / Cef Dragoons Hq
- Rendezvous Mountain Group Camp
- Boone Fork Campground
- Shepherds Field
- Obids Creek Campsite
- Deep Gap Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Davis 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 Davis Pond Dam
Where does the data for Davis 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 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 Davis Pond Dam.