Stackhouse Dam Upper dam
Stackhouse Dam Upper
Located in Hot Springs, North Carolina, the Stackhouse Dam Upper is a privately owned structure on King Creek primarily used for fish and wildlife conservation. The dam, classified as an Earth type, stands at a structural height of 38 feet and has a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. Although the dam is considered to have a high hazard potential, its condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in January 2013.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Stackhouse Dam Upper is subject to state regulations for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam's purpose also includes recreation, making it a vital resource for both wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts in the area. Despite its age and potential risks, the dam continues to serve its intended functions while being monitored and maintained to ensure public safety and environmental preservation in Madison County.
With its strategic location and importance for the local ecosystem, Stackhouse Dam Upper remains a key feature in the water resource infrastructure of the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and regulation of such dams become crucial for sustainable water management practices. Enthusiasts and stakeholders in water resources and climate resilience can find valuable insights in the data and management of Stackhouse Dam Upper as a case study for balancing conservation efforts with recreational needs in a changing 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 Stackhouse Dam Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| French Broad River At Hot Springs | 707 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Marshall | 743 cfs | → |
| Ivy River Near Marshall | 51 cfs | → |
| Nolichucky River Below Nolichucky Dam | 558 cfs | → |
| Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville | 147 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Asheville | 631 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stackhouse Dam Upper.
Boat launches
- Redmon Road Madison County
- French Broad Boat Launch
- Mitchell County
- North Lakeshore Drive 103, Haywood County
Campgrounds
- Big Pine Campsite
- Silvermine Group Campground
- Rocky Bluff
- Rocky Bluff Campground
- Evan's Island Campsite
- Courtland Place
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
Track Stackhouse Dam Upper in the Snoflo app
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About Stackhouse Dam Upper
Where does the data for Stackhouse 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 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 Stackhouse Dam Upper.