Lake Myers Family Campground Dam dam
Lake Myers Family Campground Dam
Lake Myers Family Campground Dam, located in Cooleemee, North Carolina, is a private earth dam that serves as a recreational hub for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Completed in 1984, this dam boasts a hydraulic height of 27.1 feet and a structural height of 34.8 feet, with a total length of 400 feet. The dam holds a normal storage capacity of 289 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 402 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Lake Myers Family Campground Dam is regularly inspected to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, this dam remains a vital part of the local water infrastructure. While the dam itself does not have a spillway, it is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 995 cubic feet per second, protecting downstream areas in case of emergency.
As a popular spot for recreation, the dam provides a surface area of 21.8 acres for visitors to enjoy. Situated along the Beaver Creek-Tr river, this dam offers not only water-based activities but also a picturesque setting for nature lovers. With its strong regulatory oversight and commitment to safety, Lake Myers Family Campground Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management in the face of changing climate 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 Lake Myers Family Campground Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 71 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 49 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 936 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 614 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 494 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Myers Family Campground Dam.
Boat launches
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
Fishing spots
Track Lake Myers Family Campground 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 Lake Myers Family Campground Dam
Where does the data for Lake Myers Family Campground 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 Lake Myers Family Campground Dam.