Georgiade Dam dam
Georgiade Dam
Georgiade Dam, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a structural height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the area, with a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet and a normal storage of 8 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Sandy Creek-Os river, providing both a scenic backdrop and a recreational space for outdoor enthusiasts in the region.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of March 2019, Georgiade Dam poses a high hazard potential, indicating the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain safety features such as spillways and outlet gates. While the dam currently meets guidelines for emergency action plans (EAP), there is room for improvement in terms of risk assessment and management measures, especially given the dam's high hazard potential.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Georgiade Dam presents a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and environmental stewardship. As a privately owned dam with a significant presence in the community, it serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and risk management in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the face of a changing climate.
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 Georgiade Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Eno River Near Durham | 13 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near White Cross | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Georgiade Dam.
Boat launches
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
- Lake Trail Wake County
Campgrounds
- Redwood Campsite
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
Track Georgiade Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Georgiade Dam
Where does the data for Georgiade 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 Georgiade Dam.