Yachtmans Point Dam dam
Yachtmans Point Dam
Yachtmans Point Dam, located in Davidson, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves as a fish and wildlife pond for recreational purposes. Completed in 2004, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, creating a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. The dam spans 376 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6.5 acres, with a drainage area of 33 square miles.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Yachtmans Point Dam holds a state-regulated status with regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and high hazard potential are properly monitored. The dam is situated along a tributary to High Rock Lake and falls under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While no specific spillway type or outlet gates are listed, the dam's primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats highlights its ecological significance in the region.
With the potential for high-risk situations, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) preparation and adherence to safety guidelines are crucial for minimizing hazards and protecting downstream communities. Despite its fair condition assessment, ongoing risk management measures are essential to address any potential vulnerabilities and maintain the dam's integrity for both wildlife conservation and public safety.
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 Yachtmans Point Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 35 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 26 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 101 cfs | → |
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 64 cfs | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Yachtmans Point Dam.
Boat launches
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Cove Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Badin Lake Campground
- Badin Lake
- Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
- Badin Lake Group Camp
- Arrowhead
- Arrowhead Campground
Fishing spots
Track Yachtmans Point Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Yachtmans Point Dam
Where does the data for Yachtmans Point 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 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 Yachtmans Point Dam.