Register Dam dam
Register Dam
Register Dam in Montgomery, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam situated on the Little River-Os. This dam, with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, serves a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, providing vital water resources for the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Register Dam is regularly inspected by state regulatory agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection in May 2017 assessed the dam's condition as fair. With a normal storage capacity of 156 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, the dam plays a significant role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding area. The dam also meets state permitting and inspection requirements, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining its essential functions for the community.
Register Dam, although privately owned, plays a vital role in managing water resources in Montgomery, North Carolina. Its condition, assessed as fair, and low hazard potential highlight its importance in flood control and water supply for the region. With regular inspections and compliance with state regulations, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively while ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
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 Register Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 112 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 14 cfs | → |
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Register Dam.
Boat launches
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Arrowhead Lake
- Big Branch
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Abbotts Creek
Track Register Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Register Dam
Where does the data for Register 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 Register Dam.