Langenthal Mills Dam dam
Langenthal Mills Dam
Langenthal Mills Dam, located in Germanton, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a primary owner type of private, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26.5 feet and a structural height of 38.5 feet, providing a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Payne Branch-Tr, has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in February 2013, with a satisfactory condition assessment.
Despite not being state regulated or permitted, Langenthal Mills Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Stokes County. With a drainage area of 184 acres and a maximum discharge capability of 4500 cubic feet per second, this dam contributes to the protection of downstream areas and ensures water availability for various uses. Its location in a rural setting underscores the importance of private ownership in maintaining and managing crucial water infrastructure.
The dam's strategic positioning and design make it an essential component of the local ecosystem, providing habitat for small fish and supporting agricultural activities in the region. With a focus on safety and functionality, Langenthal Mills Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, showcasing the importance of private ownership in safeguarding water resources for future generations.
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 Langenthal Mills Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 140 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Langenthal Mills Dam.
Boat launches
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
Campgrounds
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Tanglewood Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
Fishing spots
Track Langenthal Mills Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Langenthal Mills Dam
Where does the data for Langenthal Mills 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 Langenthal Mills Dam.