Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam dam
Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam
Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam, located in Saxapahaw, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, with a length of 750 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 50 acre-feet, providing water resource enthusiasts with a serene lake setting spanning 4 acres.
Situated on the Little Alamance Creek-Os, the Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. While the dam is not state regulated, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. With a history dating back to the 1960s, this dam continues to attract climate enthusiasts and recreational visitors alike, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of Alamance County.
Despite its lack of state regulatory oversight, the Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil setting in nature. With a modest drainage area of 173 acres and a maximum discharge of 20 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem. Whether birdwatching, fishing, or simply enjoying the scenic views, visitors to Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam can appreciate the beauty of this man-made structure harmoniously coexisting with the surrounding environment.
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 Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haw River At Haw River | 96 cfs | → |
| Cane Creek Near Orange Grove | 0 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Gibsonville | 4 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Sr2819 Nr Mcleansville | 52 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek Near Greensboro | 7 cfs | → |
| South Buffalo Cr Near Greensboro | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Haw River Trail Haw River
- Island Trail Alamance County
- Homeview Road Burlington
⛺ Campgrounds
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
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About Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam
Where does the data for Shamrock Golf Course Lake 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 Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam.