Reavis Dam # 1 dam
Reavis Dam # 1
Reavis Dam # 1, located in Cooleemee, North Carolina, along the South Yadkin River-Tr, serves as a vital water resource for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1987, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 18.6 feet and a structural height of 21.6 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam covers a drainage area of 124 square miles and has a surface area of 4.6 acres, providing essential water supply for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Reavis Dam # 1 undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. As a privately owned structure, the dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting but is subject to periodic inspections to monitor its performance. The last inspection in November 2013 reported the dam to be in fair condition, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to safeguard the surrounding communities and ensure reliable water supply for irrigation and recreational activities.
With a focus on irrigation and recreation, Reavis Dam # 1 plays a crucial role in supporting the water needs of Davie County, North Carolina. Its strategic location along the South Yadkin River-Tr and proximity to Wilmington District make it a key infrastructure for water management in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Reavis Dam # 1 is essential for promoting sustainable water use and preserving our natural ecosystems 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 Reavis Dam # 1 -- 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 | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reavis Dam # 1.
Boat launches
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
Fishing spots
Track Reavis Dam # 1 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 Reavis Dam # 1
Where does the data for Reavis Dam # 1 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 Reavis Dam # 1.