Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam dam
Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam
Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam, located in Yadkin, North Carolina, was completed in 2010 and is designed by Schnabel Engineering. This dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and water supply, with a hydraulic height of 56 feet and a structural height of 72 feet. The dam is classified as having a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in April 2020. It falls under state regulation by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring it is regularly inspected and maintained to meet safety standards.
With a storage capacity of 11,900 acre-feet, Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam features a combination of earth, gravity, and roller-compacted concrete types, spanning a length of 1494 feet. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it has undergone two inspections within the last two years to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety. The dam is part of the Huntington District under the US Army Corps of Engineers and works in conjunction with other flood risk reduction measures in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate infrastructure that supports flood control and water supply management in North Carolina. The collaboration between state and federal agencies, coupled with the innovative design by Schnabel Engineering, underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change. It serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to safeguard communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of our water infrastructure in the modern era.
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 Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Elkin | 521 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Sandy Creek Family Campground
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Camp Raven Knob
- Ymca Camp Hanes
Fishing spots
Track Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam
Where does the data for Deep Creek Watershed 5d 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 Deep Creek Watershed 5d Dam.