Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam dam
Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam
The Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam in North Carolina, located in Rockingham County near the city of Eden, serves as a crucial structure for managing water resources in the region. Built in 1968, this earth dam spans 4,135 feet along the Dan River, with a surface area of 26.8 acres. Despite not being state regulated, the dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and high hazard potential are closely monitored.
Owned by a public utility, the Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam plays a vital role in water management and environmental protection. While its primary purpose is categorized as "Other", the dam's significance in the local ecosystem cannot be understated. With a history of inspections dating back to June 2020, the dam's fair condition and high hazard potential highlight the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the structure.
As a focal point for water resource enthusiasts and climate activists, the Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure development and maintenance. With its location along the Dan River and its high hazard potential, the dam serves as a critical piece of the region's water management system, requiring constant monitoring and risk assessment to mitigate potential threats and ensure the safety of all those who rely on its protection.
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 Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River At Eden | 195 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 325 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 26 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Martinsville | 152 cfs | → |
| Mayo River Near Price | 103 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Highway 62, Milton
Campgrounds
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Sunset Park Campground
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Goose Dam
Fishing spots
Track Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam
Where does the data for Dan River Active Primary Ash 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 Dan River Active Primary Ash Basin Dam.