Meadow Wood Farm Dam dam
Meadow Wood Farm Dam
Meadow Wood Farm Dam, located in Union, North Carolina, is a privately-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 2004, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 32.4 feet and a structural height of 36.4 feet, offering a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The dam sits on Cane Creek - Tributary, with a drainage area of 72 square miles and a surface area of 8.6 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Meadow Wood Farm Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting. The dam's condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in November 2019, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, it remains a vital part of the region's water resource infrastructure, providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the overall water management system in the area.
With its strategic location and design, Meadow Wood Farm Dam serves as a crucial component in the local water resource network. As a testament to its importance, the dam has been subject to state regulation and oversight to maintain its functionality and safety standards. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Meadow Wood Farm Dam play a vital role in ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
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 Meadow Wood Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 985 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 41 cfs | → |
| Four Mile Creek Near Pineville | 4 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 814 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meadow Wood Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Lancaster County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Green Road Lancaster County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
Campgrounds
- Cane Creek Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Williams Farm
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Arrowhead Lake
- Pittman Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Baldwins Pond
Paddle runs
Track Meadow Wood Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Meadow Wood Farm Dam
Where does the data for Meadow Wood Farm 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 Meadow Wood Farm Dam.