Ivey's Pond Dam dam
Ivey's Pond Dam
Ivey's Pond Dam, also known as Harrington Dowd Realty Dam or Kube Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The dam is primarily used for recreation and is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. Standing at a structural height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 62.5 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.1 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of December 2020, Ivey's Pond Dam has a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, and its emergency action plan was last reviewed in January 2016. The dam's hazard potential and risk management measures are crucial considerations for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region, as they play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure and surrounding areas.
With a history of modifications and a designated inspection frequency of every 2 years, Ivey's Pond Dam serves as a focal point for conservation efforts and risk assessment in the area. Understanding the dam's design, purpose, and associated risks is essential for stakeholders and agencies responsible for its regulation and management. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and safety of dams like Ivey's Pond Dam become increasingly important in mitigating potential hazards and ensuring sustainable water management practices.
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 Ivey's Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Four Mile Creek Near Pineville | 3 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr At Sardis Road Near Charlotte | 2 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 5 cfs | → |
| Mcmullen Cr At Sharon View Rd Near Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Sugar Creek At Pineville | 38 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Nc 51 Near Pineville | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ivey's Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Sign Language
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Ebenezer County Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Williams Farm
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Arrowhead Lake
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
Track Ivey's Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ivey's Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ivey's 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 Ivey's Pond Dam.