Blowing Rock Cntry Club Dam Dam
Blowing Rock Cntry Club Dam
Blowing Rock Country Club Dam, also known as Driving Range Pond Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Watauga, North Carolina. Built in 1990, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes in the area and is situated along the Middle Fork Creek. With a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 18.5 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.3 acres.
Despite its scenic location and recreational value, Blowing Rock Country Club Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment as of February 2021. The dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program under the Department of Environmental Quality. With a drainage area of 569 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 290 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricate details of Blowing Rock Country Club Dam, they can appreciate the blend of natural beauty and structural engineering that defines this vital infrastructure. With ongoing inspections and enforcement measures in place, the dam continues to fulfill its role in providing recreational opportunities while prioritizing public safety and environmental protection along the Middle Fork Creek in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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 Blowing Rock Cntry Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Patterson | 12 cfs | → |
| Watauga River Near Sugar Grove | 62 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 22 cfs | → |
| Johns River At Arneys Store | 144 cfs | → |
| South Fork New River Near Jefferson | 135 cfs | → |
| Linville River Near Nebo | 83 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blowing Rock Cntry Club Dam.
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About Blowing Rock Cntry Club Dam
Where does the data for Blowing Rock Cntry Club 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.