Tuxedo Saddle Dam dam
Tuxedo Saddle Dam
Tuxedo Saddle Dam, located in Henderson, North Carolina, serves as a vital structure on the Green River, contributing to the state's hydroelectric power generation. This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 40 feet and a structural height of 35 feet, with a length of 110 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 15,840 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is reported as satisfactory, last inspected in April 2018.
Owned by unspecified entities, Tuxedo Saddle Dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam's primary purpose is hydroelectric generation, reflecting its importance in the region's water resource management. With a history dating back to an undisclosed completion year, the dam plays a crucial role in water storage and flood control along the Green River, highlighting its significance in the local ecosystem and climate resilience efforts.
As a key infrastructure on the Green River, Tuxedo Saddle Dam is a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Managed by state regulatory agencies and meeting inspection requirements, the dam ensures the safe operation of its associated structures. With its role in hydroelectric power generation and water storage, Tuxedo Saddle Dam stands as a testament to sustainable resource management and the importance of maintaining critical water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tuxedo Saddle Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 20 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Blantyre | 340 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 73 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Fletcher | 626 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 10 cfs | → |
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tuxedo Saddle Dam.
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About Tuxedo Saddle Dam
Where does the data for Tuxedo Saddle 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 below 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.
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.