Wall Lake Dam dam
Wall Lake Dam
Located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, Wall Lake Dam stands tall as a private structure designed for recreational purposes along Beaver Dam Creek. With a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, this earth dam offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam boasts a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5 acres and serving a drainage area of 164 square miles.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Wall Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections every two years to ensure its safety and stability. The last inspection in April 2020 revealed no immediate concerns, but regulatory agencies like the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program actively monitor and enforce compliance measures. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan was last revised in 2005, underscoring the importance of preparedness in the event of unforeseen events.
As a vital component of the local landscape, Wall Lake Dam not only offers recreational opportunities but also serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship. With a keen focus on risk management and safety protocols, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, inviting enthusiasts to appreciate both its natural beauty and engineered functionality.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wall Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 8 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 1,980 cfs | → |
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 162 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 131 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 61 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 2 cfs | → |
About Wall Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wall Lake 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 below 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.
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.