Stamey Farms Pond Dam dam
Stamey Farms Pond Dam
Stamey Farms Pond Dam, located in Statesville, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. With a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the area. The dam has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet, and covers a surface area of 5.4 acres. The dam is situated on Back Creek-Tr, in the Wilmington District, and is not regulated by the state.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Stamey Farms Pond Dam is currently not rated in terms of its condition assessment. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in September 2017, with a frequency of inspection listed as 0. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and has no associated structures such as spillways or outlet gates, it remains an important feature in the local landscape. With its proximity to the city of Statesville and its critical role in irrigation, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation, Stamey Farms Pond Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices and infrastructure improvements, Stamey Farms Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water systems. With its history dating back to an unrecorded completion year, the dam represents both a source of vital water storage and a potential area for future assessment and improvement. As the community and regulatory agencies work together to ensure the safety and efficiency of dams like Stamey Farms Pond Dam, the ongoing dialogue surrounding water resources and climate change will only continue to grow in significance.
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 Stamey Farms Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 8 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stamey Farms Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Weaver Lane Burke County
Fishing spots
Track Stamey Farms Pond 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 Stamey Farms Pond Dam
Where does the data for Stamey Farms Pond 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 Stamey Farms Pond Dam.