Snyder Pond Dam dam
Snyder Pond Dam
Snyder Pond Dam, located in Avery, North Carolina, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a structural height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, creates a storage capacity of 0.33 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Ashely Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District within Congressional District 11 in North Carolina.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Snyder Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in December 1995, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." It is concerning that the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and management measures are unknown, raising questions about the preparedness for potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Snyder Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and management. With limited information available on its condition and risk assessment, there is a need for further evaluation and potential intervention to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of the recreational benefits provided by the dam. The high hazard potential warrants closer monitoring and potentially updated emergency preparedness measures to mitigate any potential risks associated with this private dam.
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 Snyder Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Watauga River Near Sugar Grove | 38 cfs | → |
| Linville River Near Nebo | 18 cfs | → |
| South Toe River Near Celo | 36 cfs | → |
| Johns River At Arneys Store | 74 cfs | → |
| Doe River At Elizabethton | 293 cfs | → |
| Watauga River At Elizabethton | 335 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Snyder Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Price Lake Trail Watauga County
- Moody Circle Carter County
- Us 321;Sr 67 Carter County
- Wilbur Dam Road Carter County
- Sink Mountain Launch Road Johnson County
- Linville Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Buck Hill Campground
- Mountain View Motorcycle Campground
- Lil Rock Creek Campground
- Linville Falls Campground
- Linville Falls - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Living Waters Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Watauga Reservoir To Tn/Nc State Line
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
Track Snyder 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 Snyder Pond Dam
Where does the data for Snyder 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 Snyder Pond Dam.