Ferrelltown Lake Dam dam
Ferrelltown Lake Dam
Located in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, Ferrelltown Lake Dam stands as a vital structure regulating Ferrelltown Creek's water flow. This concrete dam primarily serves recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. With a hydraulic height of 25.5 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, ensuring a steady water supply for the surrounding area.
Despite its importance, recent assessments have deemed Ferrelltown Lake Dam's condition as unsatisfactory, posing a low hazard potential. The last inspection in October 2020 revealed areas of concern that require immediate attention. With a frequency of inspections set at every five years, ensuring the dam's safety and stability remains a top priority for the regulatory agencies involved, including NCDEQ's Dam Safety Program.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate Ferrelltown Lake Dam's recreational offerings, ongoing efforts are crucial to address its structural shortcomings. With a focus on maintaining safety and efficiency, authorities aim to uphold the dam's integrity while enhancing its ability to sustain the region's water needs for years to come.
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 Ferrelltown Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| W. Br Rocky R B Mth Of S Prong R Nr Cornelius | 3 cfs | → |
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Gar Creek At Sr2074 Nr Croft | · | → |
| Mcdowell Creek Nr Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Paw Creek | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ferrelltown Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Abbotts Creek
- Buck Branch
- Buddle Branch
- Benfield Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Ferrelltown Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ferrelltown Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ferrelltown Lake 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 Ferrelltown Lake Dam.