Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam dam
Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam
Located in Randolph County, North Carolina, the Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam serves as a vital water resource for irrigation purposes in the area. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 19.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16.6 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 23 square miles and a surface area of 1.7 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the Toms Ck-Tr river system.
Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets all necessary inspection and enforcement requirements for safe operation. 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 April 2020. The surrounding community in Farmer relies on the effective management of the dam to support their irrigation needs and mitigate the risk of potential hazards.
With a history of serving the local area for water management, the Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam continues to play a pivotal role in the agricultural landscape of Randolph County. As water resource and climate enthusiasts track its condition and regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining infrastructure for sustainable irrigation practices. As efforts to ensure safety and efficiency persist, the dam remains a cornerstone for water management in the region, reflecting the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship.
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 Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 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 Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam.
Boat launches
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Falls Road Stanly County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam
Where does the data for Upper Toms Creek Nursery 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 Upper Toms Creek Nursery Dam.