High Meadow Dam - Upper dam
High Meadow Dam - Upper
High Meadow Dam - Upper, located in Concord, North Carolina, is a private recreational earth dam with a hydraulic height of 27.5 feet and a structural height of 30 feet. This dam, part of the Wilmington District, serves the primary purpose of recreation and has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.1 acres and a drainage area of 49 square miles, this dam contributes to the local water supply and offers opportunities for outdoor activities.
Although High Meadow Dam - Upper has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment, it underwent its last inspection in November 2016. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not currently have a Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. It is important to note that this dam is not regulated by the state and is not under US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, High Meadow Dam - Upper provides a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. This dam is not only a recreational site but also plays a role in water management and environmental conservation in the Cabarrus County area.
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 High Meadow Dam - Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 46 cfs | → |
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Reedy Creek At Sr 2803 Nr Charlotte | · | → |
| Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill | 2 cfs | → |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Briar Creek Near Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near High Meadow Dam - Upper.
Boat launches
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
Campgrounds
- Shepherds Field
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Williams Farm
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
- Sign Language
- Art Lilley Campground
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
Track High Meadow Dam - Upper in the Snoflo app
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About High Meadow Dam - Upper
Where does the data for High Meadow Dam - Upper 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 Low 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 High Meadow Dam - Upper.