Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 dam
Quail Roost Lake Dam #3
Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 is a private earth dam located in Durham, North Carolina, along the Mountain Creek-Tr river. This dam serves the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a structural height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management system.
Although not state-regulated, Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 is subject to regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in March 2000. The dam has been assessed to have a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared at the moment, the dam is deemed to meet safety guidelines.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned structure contributing to local water management efforts. Its location, purpose, and capacity provide insights into the diverse ways in which dams can support both human and ecological needs in a given area. The ongoing inspections and hazard assessments also highlight the importance of monitoring and maintaining such infrastructure to ensure safety and resilience in the face of potential risks.
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 Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flat River At Bahama | 20 cfs | → |
| Mountain Creek At Sr1617 Nr Bahama | 0 cfs | → |
| Little River At Sr1461 Near Orange Factory | 1 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Dam Near Bahama | 2 cfs | → |
| Flat River Trib Nr Willardville | 0 cfs | → |
| Little R Bl Little R Trib At Fairntosh | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Quail Roost Lake Dam #3.
Boat launches
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
- Ledge Rock Boat Ramp, Creedmoor
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
Campgrounds
- Redwood Campsite
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
- Two Oaks Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
Fishing spots
Track Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 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 Quail Roost Lake Dam #3
Where does the data for Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 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 Quail Roost Lake Dam #3.