Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam dam
Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam
Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam, located in Randolph, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program. This Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17.1 feet and a structural height of 20.1 feet, serving primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and a drainage area of 46 square miles, the dam poses a high hazard potential, yet maintains a fair condition as of the last inspection in April 2020.
Situated along Toms Creek-Tr, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural activities. With a maximum discharge capacity of 35 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures effective water flow control and storage for the surrounding community. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's fair condition indicates ongoing maintenance and monitoring efforts to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
As a key feature in the water infrastructure of Farmer, North Carolina, Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam requires regular inspections and enforcement of safety regulations by the state authorities. With a notable history of serving the local agricultural sector, this dam serves as a vital asset in sustaining water resources and climate resilience in the region. Efforts to maintain and improve the dam's functionality will be essential in ensuring reliable water supply for irrigation and mitigating potential risks associated with its high hazard potential.
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 Lower 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 Lower 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 Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam
Where does the data for Lower 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 Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam.