Elida Home Lake Dam dam
Elida Home Lake Dam
Elida Home Lake Dam, located in Buncombe, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. The earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and is situated along the S Mill Creek-Tr river or stream. While the dam's specific dimensions and storage capacity are not listed, its hazard potential is classified as high, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
Despite being a privately owned dam, Elida Home Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state but is not regulated or permitted by any state agency. The last inspection of the dam took place in June 2007, with its condition currently listed as "Not Rated." While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it is crucial for the owners to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in the event of a potential breach or emergency situation.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Elida Home Lake Dam intriguing due to its recreational purpose and high hazard potential. As an earth dam with no specified storage capacity, the structure requires ongoing attention to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community. Further updates and assessments may be needed to fully understand the condition and potential risks associated with this privately owned dam in North Carolina.
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 Elida Home Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| French Broad River At Asheville | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Swannanoa River At Biltmore | 69 cfs | → |
| Ivy River Near Marshall | 93 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Fletcher | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa | 5 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Marshall | 1,510 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elida Home Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Redmon Road Madison County
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- North Lakeshore Drive 103, Haywood County
- Pisgah Forest Access Brevard
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
Campgrounds
- Campfire Lodgings
- Firefighter Island Campsite
- Lake Powhatan Campground
- Lake Powhatan
- Windy Gap - A Young Life Camp
- North Mills River Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
Track Elida Home Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elida Home Lake Dam
Where does the data for Elida Home 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 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 Elida Home Lake Dam.