Harned Lake Dam dam
Harned Lake Dam
Harned Lake Dam, located in Eden, North Carolina, on Brushy Creek, is a privately owned structure primarily utilized for recreational purposes. Completed in 1950, this earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21.4 feet and a structural height of 26.3 feet, with a length of 325 feet. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 201 square miles.
Despite its age, Harned Lake Dam remains in fair condition with a low hazard potential, as assessed during its last inspection in December 2014. The dam is state-regulated and subject to inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 7.8 acres for recreational activities, making it an ideal spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes.
For those interested in the intersection of water resources, climate, and infrastructure management, Harned Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study. With its historical significance, recreational purpose, and ongoing state regulation, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the balance between human intervention and environmental preservation in the context of water resource management. As enthusiasts delve into the details of its design, condition, and regulatory oversight, they gain valuable insights into the complexities of maintaining and utilizing water infrastructure in a sustainable manner.
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 Harned Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 140 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 281 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 3 cfs | → |
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
| Mayo River Near Price | 105 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Eden | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harned Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Homeview Road Burlington
Campgrounds
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Shallow Ford Campsites
Fishing spots
Track Harned Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Harned Lake Dam
Where does the data for Harned 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 Harned Lake Dam.