Galloway Subdivision Dam dam
Galloway Subdivision Dam
The Galloway Subdivision Dam, also known as Kanata Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Wake County, North Carolina. This dam serves the primary purpose of recreation and is situated along the Mudd Branch river. With a hydraulic height of 12.6 feet and a structural height of 18.1 feet, this earth-type dam stands at 197 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 11 acre-feet. The dam has a significant hazard potential and was last assessed to be in fair condition in November 2018.
Managed by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, the Galloway Subdivision Dam undergoes regular inspections every two years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite having no associated structures or locks, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second, the dam contributes to the management of water resources in the area and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities.
As an integral part of the Pleasant Forest Way landscape, the Galloway Subdivision Dam represents a balance between human development and environmental conservation. Its presence along the Mudd Branch river not only supports recreational activities but also highlights the importance of proper dam maintenance and regulation in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with dam failure.
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 Galloway Subdivision Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Galloway Subdivision Dam.
Boat launches
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Durham County
- Baptist Route 4398, Durham County
Campgrounds
- Shoreline Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Two Oaks Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
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About Galloway Subdivision Dam
Where does the data for Galloway Subdivision 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 Significant 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 Galloway Subdivision Dam.