Austin dam
Austin
Austin, John R. Dam, located in Stanly, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. It stands at a hydraulic height of 11.5 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Curltail Ck-Os, is under the jurisdiction of the state of North Carolina and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety.
Although the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is classified as having a significant hazard potential. The last inspection was conducted in November 2019, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared yet. Despite being privately owned, the dam does not fall under federal regulation or funding. The risk assessment and management measures for the dam remain unspecified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards.
With its proximity to Richard Hudson's congressional district and the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Austin, John R. Dam serves as an important recreational resource in the area. However, the lack of comprehensive risk management strategies and an updated EAP underscore the importance of ongoing attention to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water resource in North Carolina.
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 Austin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 45 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 32 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 117 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 18 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Austin.
Boat launches
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Falls Road Stanly County
Campgrounds
- Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
- Badin Lake
- Badin Lake Campground
- Badin Lake Group Camp
- Arrowhead
- Arrowhead Campground
Fishing spots
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Boulding Branch
Track Austin 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 Austin
Where does the data for Austin 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 Significant 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 Austin.