Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam dam
Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam
Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam, located in Cliffside, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. This earth dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 21.2 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, serves the primary purpose of recreation. With a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.5 acres, the dam poses a high hazard potential and has been rated as in poor condition during the last inspection in January 2021.
The dam, constructed on Jarretts Creek, is under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures by the regulatory agency. Despite lacking detailed information on its completion year and specific design features, Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam is associated with no other structures and has no outlet gates or locks. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently unavailable, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining this critical water resource in Rutherford County.
As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam represents a unique recreational asset in the region. Its presence on a tributary of the broader hydrological system underscores the interconnected nature of water management and the need for robust regulatory oversight to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Further research and monitoring efforts may shed light on the dam's historical development and future sustainability in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Second Broad River Nr Logan | 35 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 75 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 58 cfs | → |
| Cove Creek Near Lake Lure | 365 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Boiling Springs | 300 cfs | → |
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 491 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam.
Boat launches
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam
Where does the data for Pine Knoll Fish Pond 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 below 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.
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.