Mike Davis Lagoon dam
Mike Davis Lagoon
Mike Davis Lagoon, located in Lockhart, North Carolina, is a private earth dam constructed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 693 feet, this lagoon serves as a water resource for the surrounding area. It has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and can discharge up to 90 cubic feet per second through an uncontrolled spillway.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Mike Davis Lagoon is rated as having a moderate risk level (3). The condition assessment is not available, but the structure is inspected every 5 years. The primary purpose of the lagoon is listed as "Other," with its main function being to support the local water supply and ecosystem. Although there are no associated structures, this lagoon plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, particularly for Tr- Bushy Creek.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mike Davis Lagoon is a fascinating example of a privately owned water management structure that contributes to the sustainability of the local ecosystem. Its construction and maintenance by the USDA NRCS highlight the importance of collaboration between government agencies and private landowners in preserving and managing water resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, lagoons like Mike Davis play a vital role in ensuring a reliable water supply for both human consumption and ecological health.
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 Mike Davis Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| First Broad River Near Casar | 24 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Boiling Springs | 386 cfs | → |
| Second Broad River Nr Logan | 31 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 497 cfs | → |
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 9 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Gaffney | 1,890 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mike Davis Lagoon.
Boat launches
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Anchor Park
- Hidden Cove Boat Ramp Mcdowell County
Campgrounds
- Shelby Mission Camp
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Upper Falls Campground
- Murray Branch Campground
- Family Campground, South Mountains State Park
- South Mountains State Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Benfield Creek
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
Paddle runs
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
Track Mike Davis Lagoon 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 Mike Davis Lagoon
Where does the data for Mike Davis Lagoon 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 Mike Davis Lagoon.