Sipe Lake Dam #2 dam
Sipe Lake Dam #2
Sipe Lake Dam #2, located in Catawba, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a structural height of 12 feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a small fish pond. It has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and is situated on the Catawba River-Tr. Despite being state regulated, the dam is not under state jurisdiction and is not subject to state permitting or enforcement.
The last inspection of Sipe Lake Dam #2 was conducted in October 2016, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated". The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and its risk assessment and management measures are currently not specified. The dam is not associated with the US Army Corps of Engineers and has no federal funding or oversight. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam remains an essential resource for fire protection and wildlife habitat in the area.
Overall, Sipe Lake Dam #2 plays a vital role in providing fire protection and supporting local wildlife in Catawba, North Carolina. Its modest height and storage capacity make it a valuable asset for the community, although its condition assessment has not been updated since 2016. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it's important to monitor the inspection and maintenance of dams like Sipe Lake Dam #2 to ensure their continued safety and functionality for the surrounding environment.
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 Sipe Lake Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 13 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 39 cfs | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 44 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 70 cfs | → |
| W. Br Rocky R B Mth Of S Prong R Nr Cornelius | 5 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sipe Lake Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Weaver Lane Burke County
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
Fishing spots
Track Sipe Lake Dam #2 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 Sipe Lake Dam #2
Where does the data for Sipe Lake Dam #2 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 Sipe Lake Dam #2.