Ed Hinkle Dam dam
Ed Hinkle Dam
Located in Davidson, North Carolina, Ed Hinkle Dam is a private earth dam completed in 1987 with a primary purpose of recreation. Situated on Fourmile Branch-Tr, the dam has a hydraulic height of 12.6 feet and a structural height of 15.6 feet, with a total length of 320 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Ed Hinkle Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and stability. The dam is not regulated by the state and does not have a state permit, but it is subject to state inspections. The dam is part of the Wilmington District and is not owned or funded by any federal agencies, making it a unique private water resource structure in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ed Hinkle Dam offers a fascinating insight into private dam ownership and management. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam provides valuable recreational opportunities in the High Rock Lake(B'Wtrs) area. With its unique design and construction history, Ed Hinkle Dam stands as a testament to the importance of private investment in water infrastructure and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
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 Ed Hinkle Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 35 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 26 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 101 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ed Hinkle Dam.
Boat launches
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Ed Hinkle 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 Ed Hinkle Dam
Where does the data for Ed Hinkle 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 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 Ed Hinkle Dam.