Mountain View Lake Dam dam
Mountain View Lake Dam
Mountain View Lake Dam, located in Devotion, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Situated on Mill Creek-Tr, this dam has a hydraulic height of 25.5 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, with a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 2.7 acres and it has a drainage area of 23 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam was last inspected in December 2014 and was found to be in satisfactory condition.
Although not state-regulated, Mountain View Lake Dam is inspected periodically to ensure its safety and functionality. Owned by a private entity, it stands as a significant structure within the Alleghany County of North Carolina. The dam's purpose for providing recreational opportunities to visitors underscores its importance in the local community. With a history dating back to an undisclosed completion year, this dam continues to play a vital role in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
With Virginia Foxx (R) representing the area in Congress, Mountain View Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human-made structures and natural landscapes. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the impact of dams on local ecosystems, this earth dam serves as a focal point for understanding how infrastructure can both enhance and challenge environmental sustainability. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain this dam, its role in supporting recreational activities and water management in Alleghany County remains a key aspect of its overall significance.
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 Mountain View Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New River Near Galax | 545 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 24 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 516 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 114 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mountain View Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Old River Lane 998, Grayson County
- Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Cox's Chapel Road Grayson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Mountain View Lake 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 Mountain View Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mountain View 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 Mountain View Lake Dam.