New Hope Fishing Lake West dam
New Hope Fishing Lake West
New Hope Fishing Lake West, located in Love Valley, North Carolina, is a private recreational lake with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, with a length of 130 feet. With a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.5 acres, this dam on Tuckers Creek-Tr offers a serene setting for fishing and other water-based activities.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, New Hope Fishing Lake West undergoes regular inspections every two years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The last inspection in January 2020 confirmed its stability, although emergency action plans and risk assessments may need updating. As a vital recreational resource in Iredell County, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water-based recreation opportunities while maintaining public safety and environmental stewardship.
With its picturesque location and commitment to safety, New Hope Fishing Lake West serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in North Carolina. As a privately owned facility regulated by state agencies, it offers a peaceful retreat for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. By staying vigilant in monitoring its condition and preparing for emergencies, this dam continues to provide a haven for outdoor enthusiasts while preserving the surrounding ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.
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 New Hope Fishing Lake West -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 8 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Wilkesboro | 313 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
| Reddies River At North Wilkesboro | 41 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 521 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Hope Fishing Lake West.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
Campgrounds
- Fulda Gap / Cef Dragoons Hq
- Shepherds Field
- Rendezvous Mountain Group Camp
- Sandy Creek Family Campground
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Tanglewood Park
Fishing spots
Track New Hope Fishing Lake West 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 New Hope Fishing Lake West
Where does the data for New Hope Fishing Lake West 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 New Hope Fishing Lake West.