Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam dam
Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam
Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam is a private dam located in Fairview, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. This Earth dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 17.7 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet. Despite being state-regulated and inspected, the dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, although its condition assessment is fair as of the last inspection in January 2014.
Situated along the Gap Creek-Tr river system, Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam spans 705 feet in length, covering a surface area of 1.5 acres. While the dam lacks certain features such as spillways, locks, and outlet gates, it remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based activities. With its proximity to the scenic surroundings of Fairview, the dam offers visitors a tranquil setting for relaxation and enjoyment, making it a valuable asset for the local community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for public safety and environmental sustainability. With a focus on risk assessment and management measures, efforts to ensure the dam's resilience in the face of potential hazards are essential for protecting both the surrounding ecosystem and the recreational opportunities it provides.
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 Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swannanoa River At Biltmore | 26 cfs | → |
| Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa | 2 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Asheville | 573 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Fletcher | 452 cfs | → |
| North Fork Swannanoa River Near Walkertown | 7 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 62 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- Redmon Road Madison County
- Pisgah Forest Access Brevard
- Houseboat Lane 299, Mcdowell County
Campgrounds
- Creekside Mountain Camping
- Firefighter Island Campsite
- Lake Powhatan Campground
- Lake Powhatan
- Campfire Lodgings
- Catawba Falls Campground, Llc
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Dillard Place
- Nolichucky River
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 Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam
Where does the data for Roundezvous Campground 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 Significant 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 Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam.