Cliffside Retention Basin Dam dam
Cliffside Retention Basin Dam
Cliffside Retention Basin Dam, also known as Cliffside Inactive Ash Basin #1-4 Main Dam, is a significant earth dam located in Cleveland, North Carolina. Built in 1940, this dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a length of 1480 feet, offering a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet in the Broad River - OS watershed. It serves a critical purpose beyond flood control, with a primary dam type of earth and a high hazard potential due to its structural design and location.
Managed by a public utility, the dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Dam Safety Program. The last inspection in October 2020 revealed a satisfactory condition assessment, ensuring the safety and reliability of this key water resource infrastructure. Despite its age, the dam continues to fulfill its purpose effectively, reflecting an ongoing commitment to maintaining and monitoring its integrity for the surrounding community and environment.
In the realm of water resource and climate conservation, Cliffside Retention Basin Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in Cleveland, North Carolina. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and ensuring resilience against potential hazards. As climate change impacts intensify, the importance of maintaining and updating such structures becomes increasingly evident, highlighting the need for continued oversight and investment in safeguarding our water resources 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 Cliffside Retention Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Near Boiling Springs | 392 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 338 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 81 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Gaffney | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Second Broad River Nr Logan | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cliffside Retention Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- Anchor Park
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
Campgrounds
- Shelby Mission Camp
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- Garner Creek
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Croft State Natural Area
Fishing spots
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Pittman Lake
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
Paddle runs
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
Track Cliffside Retention Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cliffside Retention Basin Dam
Where does the data for Cliffside Retention Basin 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 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 Cliffside Retention Basin Dam.