Alberty Dam dam
Alberty Dam
Alberty Dam, located in Rockford, North Carolina, is a privately owned Earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a hydraulic height of 15.3 feet and a structural height of 16.7 feet, the dam impounds Bear Creek-Tr, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 13.4 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 12 acre-feet and a drainage area of 55 square miles, Alberty Dam provides a serene setting for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Alberty Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and maintenance. The dam has a history of inspection dating back to January 2021, with a frequency of every two years to monitor its safety and structural integrity. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared to date, the dam's risk management measures are under continuous evaluation to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
In the event of an emergency, the local community should be aware of the dam's hazard potential and contact appropriate authorities for assistance. With Alberty Dam's contribution to the recreational landscape of Surry County, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about its condition and management practices to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital 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 Alberty Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 521 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alberty Dam.
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Old River Lane 998, Grayson County
- Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
Campgrounds
- Camp Raven Knob
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Sandy Creek Family Campground
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Site A
Fishing spots
Track Alberty Dam 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 Alberty Dam
Where does the data for Alberty 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 Alberty Dam.