Mallard Lake Dam dam
Mallard Lake Dam
Mallard Lake Dam, located in Guilford, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 22.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19.6 feet, and has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Richland Creek-Tr and is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, undergoing regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a hazard potential classified as high and a fair condition assessment, Mallard Lake Dam remains a key structure in the area's water resource management. Despite its relatively small surface area of 3 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently unspecified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding areas.
As a significant feature in the region's water infrastructure, Mallard Lake Dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams. Its location, design, and purpose all contribute to the broader conversation around dam safety and the balance between recreation and risk management. With a history of consistent inspections and state regulatory oversight, Mallard Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring in safeguarding water resources and communities against potential hazards.
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 Mallard Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek At Church St At Greensboro | 3 cfs | → |
| N Buffalo Cr At Westover Terrace At Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona | 1 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek Near Greensboro | 5 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Creek At Us 220 At Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mallard Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Island Trail Alamance County
Campgrounds
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Sunset Park Campground
- Hanging Rock State Park
Fishing spots
Track Mallard Lake Dam 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 Mallard Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mallard 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 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 Mallard Lake Dam.