Woodleaf Quarry Dam dam
Woodleaf Quarry Dam
Woodleaf Quarry Dam, located in Woodleaf, North Carolina, was completed in 1974 for the primary purpose of storing tailings. This private earth dam stands at a structural height of 50 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Situated on Third Creek-Tr, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in November 2016.
Despite not being state regulated, Woodleaf Quarry Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. With a history dating back to the 1970s, this dam serves as a significant water resource structure in Rowan County. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Woodleaf Quarry Dam offers an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam that plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
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 Woodleaf Quarry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 71 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 936 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 49 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 32 cfs | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodleaf Quarry Dam.
Boat launches
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
Fishing spots
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Bean Shoals
- Benfield Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
Track Woodleaf Quarry Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Woodleaf Quarry Dam
Where does the data for Woodleaf Quarry 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 Woodleaf Quarry Dam.