Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam dam
Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam
Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along Barkers Creek. Completed in 1982, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 42 feet with a hydraulic height of 16.8 feet. With a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
The dam, regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in October 2015. Despite its age, the dam remains structurally sound and meets state regulatory standards. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's ability to store up to 350 acre-feet of water, providing essential flood protection and water resource management for the region.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 4,787 cubic feet per second, Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood risks and ensuring the safety of the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of well-maintained dams like Reynolds Tobaccoville in managing water flow and reducing flood damage becomes increasingly evident.
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 Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 140 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam.
Boat launches
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
Campgrounds
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Tanglewood Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
Fishing spots
Track Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam
Where does the data for Reynolds Tobaccoville 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 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 Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam.