Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1 dam
Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1
Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, serves as a critical infrastructure for water supply in the region. Managed by the Rowan County authorities, this dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. With a hydraulic height of 10.5 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, this earth dam spans a length of 1040 feet and has a storage capacity of 13 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in December 2020. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for this reservoir dam was last revised in April 2016. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a crucial component of the water supply system in the area. Overall, Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1 plays a vital role in ensuring water security for the community, with necessary regulatory oversight to uphold its safety standards and emergency preparedness.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1 to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed for water supply purposes. The dam's location on Grants Creek-OS, its association with the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, and its primary purpose of water supply highlight its significance in maintaining water resources in Rowan County. As a key piece of the region's water infrastructure, this dam's management, inspection, and emergency preparedness are crucial aspects to ensure the safety and reliability of the water supply for the community.
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 Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Shepherds Field
- Badin Lake
- Badin Lake Campground
- Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
- Badin Lake Group Camp
Fishing spots
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Boulding Branch
- Bean Shoals
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
Track Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1
Where does the data for Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1 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 Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1.