National Fruit Products Dam dam
National Fruit Products Dam
The National Fruit Products Dam in North Carolina is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of irrigation. Situated along the Howard Creek-Tr river, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a length of 440 feet. With a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.5 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the NC Department of Environmental Quality and the Dam Safety Program, the National Fruit Products Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in December 2020. With its strategic location and importance for irrigation, the dam contributes significantly to water resource management in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the vital role that the National Fruit Products Dam plays in sustaining agriculture and water supply in the region. As a key infrastructure for irrigation, this earth dam ensures the efficient distribution of water for agricultural activities while also being subject to stringent state regulations and inspections to guarantee its safety and functionality. With its high hazard potential and fair condition, the dam serves as a critical asset in managing water resources along the Howard Creek-Tr river, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in North Carolina.
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 National Fruit Products Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 39 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 70 cfs | → |
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 15 cfs | → |
| First Broad River Near Casar | 34 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Bessemer City | 43 cfs | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near National Fruit Products Dam.
Boat launches
- Weaver Lane Burke County
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
Campgrounds
- South Mountains State Park
- Family Campground, South Mountains State Park
- Little River Campground
- Upper Falls Campground
- Sawtooth Campground
- Shinny Falls Campground
Track National Fruit Products Dam in the Snoflo app
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About National Fruit Products Dam
Where does the data for National Fruit Products 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 National Fruit Products Dam.