Paul Jenkins Dam dam
Paul Jenkins Dam
Paul Jenkins Dam in Lincoln, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. With a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 150 acres. While the dam's hazard potential is categorized as low, it has not been rated for its overall condition since its last inspection in April 2011.
Located at a latitude of 35.5102 and a longitude of -81.3723, Paul Jenkins Dam plays a crucial role in supporting water resource management in the region. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam also serves recreational purposes, offering opportunities for outdoor activities in addition to its irrigation functions.
While the specifics of the dam's construction year and dimensions are not provided in the data, its presence highlights the importance of water infrastructure in addressing the needs of both agriculture and recreation in the area. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, Paul Jenkins Dam contributes to the sustainable management of water resources in Lincoln, North Carolina, ensuring the availability of water for various purposes while mitigating potential risks associated with dam operations.
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 Paul Jenkins Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 70 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 39 cfs | → |
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 15 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Bessemer City | 43 cfs | → |
| First Broad River Near Casar | 34 cfs | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paul Jenkins Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- Weaver Lane Burke County
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
Campgrounds
- South Mountains State Park
- Family Campground, South Mountains State Park
- Little River Campground
- Upper Falls Campground
- Sawtooth Campground
- Shinny Falls Campground
Track Paul Jenkins Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paul Jenkins Dam
Where does the data for Paul Jenkins 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 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 Paul Jenkins Dam.