Talley Dam dam
Talley Dam
Talley Dam, located in North Carolina along the Pumkin Creek-Tr river, was completed in 1982 and is primarily used for irrigation purposes. Owned and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this private dam stands at a structural height of 23 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, Talley Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Talley Dam has not been rated for its condition. While the dam itself is primarily earth-based with stone core, it features uncontrolled spillways and outlets. The last inspection took place in October 2017, and the dam's emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures remain unspecified. Additionally, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Talley Dam can appreciate its significance in supporting irrigation activities in the area. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water supply management in Stanly, North Carolina. However, ongoing assessments and planning for potential emergency situations and risk management are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of Talley Dam and its 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 Talley Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill | 2 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail | 1 cfs | → |
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 45 cfs | → |
| Irvins Creek At Sr3168 Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Talley Dam.
Boat launches
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
Campgrounds
- Williams Farm
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Woodrun
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
- Art Lilley Campground
- Cane Creek Park
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Abbotts Creek
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
Track Talley Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Talley Dam
Where does the data for Talley 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 Talley Dam.