Mitch Allen Dam (Proposed) dam
Mitch Allen Dam (Proposed)
The proposed Mitch Allen Dam, situated near the Yadkin River in Tobaccoville, North Carolina, is a project that has captured the attention of water resource and climate enthusiasts. While details about its height, volume, and other specifications are currently not available, the dam is designated as a high hazard potential structure, indicating its critical importance in managing water resources in the region. The state regulatory agencies, including NCDEQ and DEMLR's Dam Safety Program, are actively involved in permitting, inspecting, and enforcing regulations to ensure the safety and integrity of the proposed dam.
Despite the lack of specific information on its design and purpose, the Mitch Allen Dam holds promise as a significant water management infrastructure project in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Its proximity to the Yadkin River underscores its strategic location for enhancing water storage and flood control measures in the region. With the state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight in place, the proposed dam is poised to play a vital role in mitigating risks and ensuring sustainable water resource management for the community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts eagerly await further developments on the Mitch Allen Dam project, the recent inspection in November 2019 serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to assess its condition and potential impact. While the dam's exact specifications and construction timeline remain to be determined, its designation as a high hazard potential structure highlights the importance of effective risk management and emergency preparedness. With state agencies actively involved in overseeing its development, the proposed Mitch Allen Dam holds great promise for bolstering water resource resilience in Forsyth County and beyond.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Mitch Allen Dam (Proposed) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mitch Allen Dam (Proposed).
Boat launches
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
Campgrounds
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Tanglewood Park
- Sunset Park Campground
- Camp Raven Knob
Fishing spots
Track Mitch Allen Dam (Proposed) in the Snoflo app
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About Mitch Allen Dam (Proposed)
Where does the data for Mitch Allen Dam (Proposed) 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 Mitch Allen Dam (Proposed).