Stone Trail Road Dam dam
Stone Trail Road Dam
Stone Trail Road Dam, located in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, stands as a private-owned structure on Back Creek - Tributary, serving primarily for recreation purposes. Built in 2005, this earth-type dam boasts a structural height of 16.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 9.1 feet, with a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.3 acres. Despite being non-state regulated, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in November 2019, rating its condition as fair.
With its significant hazard potential, Stone Trail Road Dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure in the region, especially considering its location in a densely populated area. The dam's maximum discharge capacity of 430 cubic feet per second underscores its importance in managing flood risk and preserving water resources. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently in place, the dam's fair condition and regular inspections demonstrate a commitment to ensuring its safety and functionality for the surrounding community.
As an Earth-type dam with a vital role in recreation and water management, Stone Trail Road Dam represents a blend of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Its contribution to the local ecosystem and recreational opportunities underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure their continued safety and effectiveness in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Stone Trail Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Reedy Creek At Sr 2803 Nr Charlotte | · | → |
| Briar Creek Near Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Campbell Creek Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Irwin Cr At Statesville Ave At Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stone Trail Road Dam.
Boat launches
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
Track Stone Trail Road Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stone Trail Road Dam
Where does the data for Stone Trail Road 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 Stone Trail Road Dam.