Ed Wilkins Dam dam
Ed Wilkins Dam
Located in Rockingham, North Carolina, the Ed Wilkins Dam, also known as Ashcroft Lake, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1987, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 19.1 feet and a structural height of 24.2 feet, with a length of 610 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.4 acres and serving a drainage area of 68 square miles.
Despite its recreational value, the dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently rated as unsatisfactory in condition assessment. It is regularly monitored and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with the last inspection conducted in October 2020. The dam's Emergency Action Plan was last revised in October 2012, highlighting the importance of preparedness in the event of an emergency related to the structure. With a maximum discharge capacity of 296 cubic feet per second, the dam's risk management measures and overall safety protocols are crucial for ensuring the protection of downstream communities and the surrounding environment.
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 Ed Wilkins Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 290 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Gibsonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Sr2819 Nr Mcleansville | 40 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek Near Greensboro | 5 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Eden | 204 cfs | → |
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ed Wilkins Dam.
Boat launches
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Island Trail Alamance County
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
Campgrounds
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Sunset Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Ed Wilkins Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ed Wilkins Dam
Where does the data for Ed Wilkins 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 Ed Wilkins Dam.