Tryon Estates Dam dam
Tryon Estates Dam
Tryon Estates Dam, located in Columbus, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1993 for recreational purposes. With a hydraulic height of 20.7 feet and a structural height of 25.7 feet, the dam spans 212 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Situated on UT to Horse Creek, the dam serves as a recreational hub with a surface area of 9.1 acres and a drainage area of 302 acres, providing a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Tryon Estates Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in September 2017, with a satisfactory condition assessment. Despite its minimal risk, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment information remain unspecified, suggesting a need for updated emergency preparedness measures and risk management strategies to address potential hazards.
As a vital water resource structure in Polk County, Tryon Estates Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and community's recreational activities. With its serene surroundings and safe infrastructure, the dam offers a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature while also highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding our environment 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 Tryon Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 8 cfs | → |
| Cove Creek Near Lake Lure | 33 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 51 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 81 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tryon Estates Dam.
Boat launches
- Anchor Park
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
Campgrounds
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Creekside Mountain Camping
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Vein Mountain Gold Camp & Carolina Emerald Mine
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Bear Creek Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
Track Tryon Estates Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tryon Estates Dam
Where does the data for Tryon Estates 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 Tryon Estates Dam.