Gladden Pond Dam dam
Gladden Pond Dam
Located in Lincoln, North Carolina, Gladden Pond Dam is a privately owned structure that serves a primary purpose of recreation. This earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a length of 570 feet. The dam holds a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1 acre. It is situated on Lackard Creek-Tr, within the Wilmington District of North Carolina.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Gladden Pond Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam is subject to state inspection and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The last inspection was conducted in December 2020, with a frequency of every 2 years to monitor any changes in condition.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Gladden Pond Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its recreational purpose and the important role it plays in managing water resources in the area. Its location, design, and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into the intersection of human activity and environmental stewardship in the context of dam infrastructure.
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 Gladden Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 70 cfs | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 44 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 39 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Bessemer City | 43 cfs | → |
| Mcdowell Creek Nr Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| South Fork Catawba River At Lowell | 450 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gladden Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Houseboat Lane 299, Mcdowell County
- Hidden Cove Boat Ramp Mcdowell County
- Canal Bridge Boat Ramp Burke County
- Linville Boat Ramp
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
Campgrounds
- Lucky Strike Campground
- Vein Mountain Gold Camp & Carolina Emerald Mine
- Mad Mama's River Run Campground
- Lake James State Park
- Catawba Falls Campground, Llc
- Curtis Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Nolichucky River
- Bailey Branch
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Benfield Creek
Paddle runs
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
Track Gladden 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 Gladden Pond Dam
Where does the data for Gladden 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 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 Gladden Pond Dam.