Lakeview Acres Dam dam
Lakeview Acres Dam
Lakeview Acres Dam, located in Rural Hall, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure on Muddy Creek-Tr that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a hydraulic height of 17.1 feet and a structural height of 21.4 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.6 acres. Despite its scenic surroundings and popular recreational use, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Lakeview Acres Dam undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance. The last inspection in January 2018 revealed its poor condition, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential risk management measures to mitigate any safety concerns. With a drainage area of 139 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 10 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lakeview Acres Dam stands as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of aging infrastructure to prevent potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. Its location in Stokes County, North Carolina, underlines the need for continued regulatory oversight and proactive risk management strategies to safeguard against any potential emergencies or disasters related to dam failure.
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 Lakeview Acres 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 | 691 cfs | → |
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 140 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 114 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakeview Acres 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
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
Campgrounds
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Tanglewood Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
Fishing spots
Track Lakeview Acres Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lakeview Acres Dam
Where does the data for Lakeview Acres 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 Lakeview Acres Dam.