Dan River Active Secondary Ash Basin Dam dam
Dan River Active Secondary Ash Basin Dam
The Dan River Active Secondary Ash Basin Dam is a critical infrastructure in Rockingham, North Carolina, designed to regulate the flow of the Dan River. Owned by a public utility, this earth dam stands at 30 feet tall and spans a length of 2,650 feet, providing vital water resource management for the area. Completed in 1976, the dam has a surface area of 26.8 acres and is under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies like NCDEQ and the Dam Safety Program.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the Dan River Active Secondary Ash Basin Dam is regularly inspected to ensure its safety and effectiveness. The dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding communities from flood risks. Situated in Eden, North Carolina, this dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, highlighting the commitment to maintaining water resource infrastructure in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Dan River Active Secondary Ash Basin Dam serves as a key component in sustainable water management practices in North Carolina.
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 Secondary 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 Secondary 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 Secondary Ash Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dan River Active Secondary Ash Basin Dam
Where does the data for Dan River Active Secondary 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 Secondary Ash Basin Dam.