Bachman Dam dam
Bachman Dam
Bachman Dam, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. With a hydraulic height of 24.3 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, this dam stands at 335 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. The dam sits on the Benaja Creek-Tr river and covers a surface area of 4.3 acres, offering a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Bachman Dam was last inspected in January 2016. The dam is not state regulated or permitted, but does undergo regular inspections to ensure its safety and structural integrity. With no associated structures and a minimal risk assessment, Bachman Dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps remain unclear, suggesting a need for further risk management measures to be put in place.
As a recreational dam nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Bachman Dam provides a serene escape for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat by the water. While its condition is deemed fair, ongoing inspections and maintenance are crucial to ensuring the safety of the dam and its surroundings. With its low hazard potential and picturesque setting, Bachman Dam continues to be a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
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 Bachman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy Fork Near Gibsonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Sr2819 Nr Mcleansville | 25 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek Near Greensboro | 4 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek At Church St At Greensboro | 3 cfs | → |
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Cr Near Greensboro | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bachman Dam.
Boat launches
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Island Trail Alamance County
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
Campgrounds
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Sunset Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Bachman 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 Bachman Dam
Where does the data for Bachman 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 Bachman Dam.