Lunsford Dam dam
Lunsford Dam
Lunsford Dam, located in Caswell, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a small fish pond. This private-owned earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, providing a storage capacity of 14.4 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 11.2 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Hostler Br-Tr, is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its fair condition.
With a high hazard potential, Lunsford Dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding and providing water for various uses. The dam has a history of meeting safety guidelines and is subject to biennial inspections to assess its structural integrity. While the dam's primary purpose is for fire protection and stock, its presence also enhances the local ecosystem by creating a small fish pond. Lunsford Dam represents a vital water resource in the region, contributing to both environmental conservation and community safety.
As a significant structure in the region, Lunsford Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam management and regulation. Its fair condition and consistent inspection schedule highlight the commitment to maintaining water infrastructure for the benefit of both wildlife and the local community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lunsford Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human intervention and natural systems, showcasing the delicate balance required to ensure the sustainability of water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lunsford Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy Fork Near Gibsonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Stp Near Danville | 474 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Sr2819 Nr Mcleansville | 25 cfs | → |
| Hyco Creek Near Leasburg | · | → |
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 281 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek Near Greensboro | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lunsford Dam.
Track Lunsford 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 Lunsford Dam
Where does the data for Lunsford 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 Lunsford Dam.