Pisgah Forest Farm Dam Dam
Pisgah Forest Farm Dam
Pisgah Forest Farm Dam, also known as Parker Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Penrose, North Carolina. This earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes along the Little River-Trib, with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 35 feet. The dam has a NID storage capacity of 10 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, making it a crucial resource for water and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Despite its recreational focus, Pisgah Forest Farm Dam poses a high hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment last conducted in January 2015. The dam is under state regulation by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and monitored for safety compliance. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in April 2015, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and risk management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pisgah Forest Farm Dam offers a unique opportunity to witness the intersection of human-made structures with natural waterways. Its presence along the Little River-Trib provides a tranquil setting for recreational activities while also highlighting the need for responsible dam management in the face of potential hazards. As a privately-owned entity, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing environmental preservation with human enjoyment in the management of water resources.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pisgah Forest Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson River Near Brevard | 49 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Blantyre | 340 cfs | → |
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 20 cfs | → |
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 5 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Rosman | 89 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pisgah Forest Farm Dam.
Boat launches
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Pisgah Forest Farm Dam
Where does the data for Pisgah Forest Farm 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 below 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.
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.