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Crowding at the Falls Reservoir Boat Launches
No respondents at the Deep Water Trail Access (n=7) identified crowding at the boat
launch or along the shoreline as a moderate or big problem. One respondent at the Falls
Boat Access (n=8) identified crowding at the boat launch as a big problem, although this
occurred on July 4, 2003. Two respondents indicated that too many people along the
shoreline were a big or moderate problem, but these responses were received on 4th of
July and Memorial Day weekends, respectively. Otherwise, 78 percent of respondents
indicated no problems with the crowding at the boat launch or along the shoreline,
including other respondents on the 4th of July and Memorial Day weekends.
Crowding Along the Falls Reservoir Shoreline
No respondents to the VUS identified crowding along the shoreline at the Deep Water
Trail Access as a big or moderate problem (Table 5-21). Conversely, about 22 percent of
respondents at the Falls Boat Access identified crowding along the shoreline as a big or
moderate problem. The site has limited shoreline access, so crowding concerns here are
understandable.
None of the respondents to the TUS identified crowding along the shoreline as a big or
moderate problem at Falls Reservoir.
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5.3 Overall Carrying Capacity
The following maximum number of boats at one time (BAOT) was estimated based on
spot counts, aerial photographs on peak holiday weekends, and peak day recreational use
from prior studies:
• High Rock Reservoir 641 watercraft
• Tuckertown Reservoir 92 watercraft
• Narrows Reservoir 411 watercraft
• Falls Reservoir 8 watercraft
5.3.1 High Rock Reservoir
The maximum number of BAOT documented at High Rock Reservoir has been 641
boats, which is less than the reservoir's estimated physical carrying capacity of 981 boats.
Anecdotal evidence, however, indicates that this number may be exceeded during special
events such as 4t" of july firework displays. There are 10 public access recreation areas
with boat launch facilities at High Rock Reservoir with a total capacity of 624 boats. In
addition, there are 2,722 waterfront residences with pier permits from APGI,
approximately 2,798 non-waterfront parcels in private communities, and 22 commercial
businesses and private organizations with direct boating access to High Rock Reservoir.
Clearly there is the potential for the reservoir's physical carrying capacity of 981 boats to
be exceeded. As mentioned above, it does not appear that the physical carrying capacity
of High Rock Reservoir is currently being exceeded very often, if at all.
In terms of social carrying capacity, about 17 to 21 percent of respondents to the VUS,
RUS, and PCUS indicated that the reservoir was quite or very crowded on weekends.
These data were disaggregated by season, which indicated that concerns about crowding
were the greatest during the summer when between 21 and 38 percent of respondents
indicated that High Rock Reservoir was quite or very crowded on weekends. Of these
respondents, however, only 6 percent of visitors, 7 percent of waterfront residents, and 0
percent of non-waterfront residents rated High Rock Reservoir as "very" crowded during
weekends in the summer. In addition, between 9 and 22 percent of respondents indicated
that "too many watercraft on the reservoir" was a big or moderate problem. Although
there are no specific standards for social carrying capacity, we generally consider social
carrying capacity to be exceeded when about 20 percent of respondents indicate that the
reservoir is very crowded. At this point it does not appear that the social carrying
capacity of High Rock Reservoir is being exceeded, although it may be approached on
peak holiday weekends in the summer.
In summary, it does not appear that the High Rock Reservoir's physical carrying capacity
is being exceeded very frequently. However, on a smaller scale, the carrying capacity of
certain popular coves and tributaries near large communities or major public access
recreation areas (e.g., Southmont) may be routinely exceeded on peak use weekends in
the summer. This may be the basis for some of the responses regarding crowding
problems.
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5.3.2 Tuckertown Reservoir
The maximum number of BAOT at Tuckertown Reservoir has been 92 boats, which is
significantly below the reservoir's physical carrying capacity (264 boats). There are four
public access recreation areas with boat launch facilities at Tuckertown Reservoir with a
capacity of 175 boats. There are also two private campgrounds with boat ramps, but both
are relatively small with at least 31 campsites. There are no waterfront residences,
private communities, or private organizations with direct boat access to Falls Reservoir.
Therefore, parking for boat trailers (175 + 31= 206) effectively limits the potential for the
reservoir's physical carrying capacity (264 boats) to be exceeded.
In terms of social carrying capacity, about 5 percent of VUS respondents indicated that
Tuckertown Reservoir was "very crowded" and only about 1 percent identified that "too
many boats on the reservoir" was a big problem. Most of these responses occurred on
either 4th of July weekend or when a large fishing tournament was being held at
Tuckertown Reservoir.
Therefore, there are currently no carrying capacity issues at Tuckertown Reservoir.
5.3.3 Narrows Reservoir
The maximum number of BAOT at Narrows Reservoir has been 411. There are 8 public
access recreation areas with boat launch facilities at Narrows Reservoir with a total
capacity of 339 boats. In addition, there are 1,007 waterfront residences with pier
permits from APGI, approximately 4,669 non-waterfront parcels in private communities,
and 4 commercial businesses and private organizations with direct boating access to
Narrows Reservoir. Clearly there is the potential for the reservoir's carrying capacity
(494 boats) to be exceeded. As mentioned above, it does not appear that the physical
carrying capacity of Narrows Reservoir is currently being exceeded very often.
In terms of social carrying capacity, about 7 (VUS), 18 (RUS), and 25 (PCUS) percent of
respondents indicated that the reservoir was quite or very crowded on weekends. These
data were disaggregated by season, which indicated that concerns about crowding were
the greatest during the summer when 9 (VUS), 37 (PCUS), and 38 (RUS) percent of
respondents indicated that Narrows Reservoir was quite or very crowded on weekends.
Most of these responses indicated that the reservoir was "quite" rather than "very"
crowded - only 2 percent of visitors, 12 percent of waterfront residents, and 8 percent of
non-waterfront residents indicated that the reservoir was "very" crowded.
In summary, it appears that Narrows Reservoir is approaching its physical carrying
capacity and may exceed it on peak summer weekends. Most residents tend to rate the
reservoir as "quite" crowded rather than "very" crowded, so it appears Narrows Reservoir
is also approaching, but not yet exceeding, its social carrying capacity.
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5.3.4 Falls Reservoir
The maximum number of BAOT at Falls Reservoir was 8 boats, which is significantly
below the reservoir's physical carrying capacity (18 boats). There are only two public
access recreation areas with boat launch facilities at Falls Reservoir with a capacity of 14
boats. There are no waterfront residences, private communities, commercial businesses,
or private organizations with direct boat access to Falls Reservoir. Therefore, parking for
boat trailers effectively limits the potential for the reservoir's physical carrying capacity
to be exceeded.
In terms of social carrying capacity, no VUS respondents indicated that Falls Reservoir
was "very crowded" or that "too many boats on the reservoir" was a big problem.
Therefore, there are currently no carrying capacity issues at Falls Reservoir.
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5.4 Recreation Use Trends
Recreation use levels will change over time in response to changes in demographics and
recreation use trends. Each of these is discussed below.
5.4.1 Demographic Changes
The Yadkin Project is located within a 5-county region that includes Davie, Davidson,
Montgomery, Rowan, and Stanly counties. Approximately 63 percent of respondents to
the VUS live within this region (see Table 4-3). This 5-county region surrounding the
Project is projected to grow at a moderate rate of about 1.5 percent per year over the next
30 years, for a total population increase of approximately 44 percent (Table 5-22). This
rate is less than the average for the State of North Carolina, which is projected to increase
in population at 1.8 percent per year over the next 30 years.
Table 5-22 Population Projections for Counties within the Project Area
(Source: NCSDC, 2003).
County 2000 2005 2010 2015. 2020` 2025` 2030
Davie 34,835 38,837 41,932 45,363 48,979 52,506 56,157
Davidson 147,246 157,205 166,833 176,493 186,335 196,069 205,603
Montgomery 26,822 28,509 30,347 32,065 33,937 35,730 37,681
Rowan 130,340 140,521 150,967 161,924 173,269 184,727 196,194
Stanl 58,100 61,300 64,281 67,337 70,662 73,587 76,649
Total 397,343 426,372 454,360 483,182 513,182 542,619 572,284
% Increase From
2000 in Project Area
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14.3%
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29.1%
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% Increase From
2000 for State of NC
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36.0%
45.5%
54.9%
In terms of the immediate Project area, there have been several residential subdivisions
and a significant increase in the number of platted waterfront lots along High Rock
Reservoir in the past 10 years, although the number of new houses and pier permits from
APGI have remained fairly consistent. It is anticipated the number of waterfront
residences along High Rock Reservoir will increase by approximately 20 percent by 2030
as these currently platted lots are developed.
Narrows Reservoir has experienced a significant increase in waterfront residences (18
percent increase in the number of pier permits from APGI in the last 10 years), but
especially in the number of private communities with access to Narrows Reservoir. The
number of non-waterfront residences in private communities is now over four times the
number of waterfront residences. Some of the private communities that have been
developed over the past 10 years are not yet built out. Therefore there is the potential for
an increase waterfront in housing at Narrows Reservoir, which is estimated at
approximately 10 percent by 2030.
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There are no waterfront residences or private communities with access to Tuckertown or
Falls reservoirs, and this situation is not expected to change in the near future.
5.4.2 Recreational Use Trends
According to the North Carolina State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
(SCORP), during 2002, the five most popular outdoor recreational activities in North
Carolina included walking for pleasure, driving for pleasure, viewing scenery, beach
activities, and visiting historical sites (NCDPR, 2003). Table 5-23 provides a summary
of the ranking, percentage of households participating, and household participation rates
of recreational activities that occur within the Project area based on the North Carolina
SCORP statewide survey.
Table 5-23 NCSCORP Ranking of Outdoor Recreational Activities
(Source: NCDPR, 2003)
Rank' Activity Percentage of
Households
Partici atiri . Z Household.
Participation Rate3
1 Walking for Pleasure 75 49.9
3 Viewing Scene 71 31.4
4 Beach Activities 69 10.8
6 Swimming in Lakes, Rivers and Oceans) 54 8.3
7 Visiting Natural Areas 53 6.75
8 Picnicking 52 4.3
11 Fishing - Freshwater 50 10.0
18 Cam in (Tent or Vehicle) 29 3.3
20 Hunting 28 6.3
22 Power Boating 26 5.5
23 Trail Hiking 26 2.5
29 Water Skiing 19 2.5
30 Cam in Primitive 14 .9
34 Canoeing and Kayaking 13 .7
40 Sailboatin 7 .5
43 Windsurfing l .1
Popularity Ranking
2 Percentage of households that participated in this activity
3 The average number of occasions per year each household participates
The 2000 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (NRSE), coordinated by
the USDA Forest Service, included a phone survey of about 50,000 households
nationwide, addressing areas such as outdoor recreation participation, demographics,
constraints to participation, and other related factors. The NRSE survey results were
applied to recreation demand models to Project future outdoor recreation participation
nationally (Bowker, English and Cordell, 1999). Projections were conducted for various
activities, some of which occur within the Project area, including canoeing, motor
boating, non-pool swimming, rafting, fishing, and hunting. Table 5-24 provides a
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summary of the projections for outdoor recreation participation for these activities, both
for the southern states (where the Project is located) and nationally (for comparison
purposes). The USFS anticipates a significant increase in use at the Badin Lake
Campground, the Badin Lake Group Camp, and the UNF Walk-in Fishing Pier because
of substantial facility improvements recently completed at these facilities (USFS, 2005).
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5.5 Future Recreational Use Projections
The population of the Project region is projected to increase by 44 percent by 2030. This
population increase primarily affects the number of "visitors" to the Project who use the
public access recreation areas. Since over 63 percent of the visitors to the Project come
from this 5-county region we would expect an approximately proportional increase in
visitor recreational use.
In terms of changes in waterfront and non-waterfront resident use, we estimate the
following increases in resident population at each reservoir by 2030:
• High Rock Reservoir 20% waterfront 20% non-waterfront
• Tuckertown Reservoir 0% waterfront 0% non-waterfront
• Narrows Reservoir 10% waterfront 20% non-waterfront
• Falls Reservoir 0% waterfront 0% non-waterfront
Based on recreational trends, we also estimate about a 33 percent increase in the
participation rate (see Table 5-24 - motorboating) and a 5 percent increase in the
frequency of recreational use (see Table 5-24 - motorboating). Table 5-25 summarizes
the estimated future (2030) maximum BAOT for each reservoir.
Table 5-25 Comparison of Estimated Future BAOT with Reservoir Carrying
Capacity

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Mare
BAOT Population
.Groot Participation
Rate Trends Frequency
Rate
Trends 2030
Max
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Visitors 367
274 1.20
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551
Total 641 1,166 981 119%
Tuckertown
Total 92 1.44 1.33 1.05 185 264 70%
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Residents
Visitors 212
199 1.15
1.44 1.33
1.33 1.05
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400
Total 411 740 494 150%
Falls
Total 8 1.44 1.33 1.05 16 18 89%
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5.6 Comparison of Carrying Capacity with Future
Recreational Use Projections
As indicated in Table 5-25, the future maximum BAOT at High Rock Reservoir is
projected to exceed the reservoir's physical carrying capacity by nearly 20 percent.
Current boating use may occasionally exceed the reservoir's physical carrying capacity
during special events (e.g., 41h of July fireworks) and increases in both waterfront and
non-waterfront residences, combined with regional trends for increased boating, result in
the use levels that may exceed the reservoir's physical carrying capacity.
The future maximum BAOT at Narrows Reservoir is projected to exceed the reservoir's
physical carrying capacity by a significant amount (59 percent). Current boating use is
approaching the reservoir's physical carrying capacity, and increases in both waterfront
and non-waterfront residences, combined with regional trends for increased boating,
results in use levels that may exceed physical carrying capacity.
As indicated in Table 5-25, the estimated future maximum BAOT approaches, but does
not exceed, the physical carrying capacity at Tuckertown and Falls reservoirs. It should
be noted that current boat trailer parking capacity at Tuckertown and Falls reservoirs
limit the potential for carrying capacity to be exceeded at these reservoirs.
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6.0 UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST
RECREATIONAL USE
An additional recreational use survey was administered in conjunction with the VUS at
recreation sites within the Uwharrie National Forest. A total of 72 responses were
received and are summarized below.
6.1 Reservoir Visitation
In response to the question, "Which reservoir are you visiting?" approximately 95 percent
or respondents (n=72) indicated Narrows Reservoir, 3 percent indicated Falls Reservoir,
and 2 percent indicated both reservoirs. Since there were so few responses from Falls
Reservoir the rest of this discussion lumps all respondents together rather than
disaggregating them by reservoir.
6.2 Recreation Experience
Recreational users were asked about the type of recreational experience they were having
at the Yadkin reservoirs and the type of recreational experience they would like to have.
Table 6-1 summarizes the results from these questions. In general, most visitors to
Narrows and Falls reservoirs within the Uwharrie National Forest are looking for a
recreation experience that involves a mostly natural landscape and a low to very low
concentration of other people. In fact, this is the actual type of experience the majority of
visitors are experiencing. Overall, the existing recreation experience appears to involve a
little more landscape modification and higher concentrations than some visitors would
prefer.
Table 6-1 Uwharrie National Forest Recreational Experience
Type of Experience Actual: Desired
E - landscape appears to be substantially urbanized 3% 0%
- high concentration of users
- opportunity for affiliation with others occurs frequently
D landscape is not generally natural appearing and has been modified substantially 16% 3%
moderate to high concentration of users
- opportunity for affiliation with others occurs frequently
A - mostly natural appearing landscape, modifications evident but blend with nature 65% 56%
- low to moderate concentration of users
- opportunity for contact with others and isolation from others about equal
B - mostly natural appearing landscape, modifications not easily apparent 10% 26%
- low concentration of users
- opportunity for isolation from others more common than opportunity for contact with
others
C natural appearing landscape with no evidence of modification 6% 15%
- very low concentration of users
- opportunity for isolation from others occurs frequently
motorized use does not occur
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6.3 Crowding Distances
Recreational users were asked two questions dealing with crowding issues as they relate
to boating and camping.
In terms of boating, recreational users were asked to indicate how far from your boat are
other boats before you begin to feel crowded, moderately crowded, not crowded,
moderately isolated, and isolated. Table 6-2 summarizes the results of these responses.
The weighted average of the responses indicated that boaters generally feel crowded
when other boats are within about 73 feet of their boat, and feel relatively isolated when
other boats are more than about 302 feet of their boat.
Table 6-2 Crowding Responses Relative to Boating
Approximate Distance to Nearest Boat
Degree of Crowding 20 ft 50 ft 80 ft 125 ft 225 ft " 300 ft >300 ft weighted .
avera-e*.
Crowded 15.0% 5.3% 1.8% 1.8% 0.0% 3.5% 0.0% 73
Moderately crowded 4.4% 7.1% 5.3% 1.8% 0.0% 0.9% 0.9% 88
Not Crowded 0.0% 1.8% 0.9% 5.3% 4.4% 1.8% 3.5% 233
Moderately isolated 1.8% 0.9% 0.0% 0.9% 1.8% 6.2% 3.5% 280
Isolated 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 1.8% 8.8% 5.3% 302
* Assumes 500 ft for responses ">300 ft"
In terms of camping, recreational users were asked to indicate how far from your
campsite are other campsites before you begin to feel crowded, moderately crowded, not
crowded, moderately isolated, and isolated. Table 6-3 summarizes the results of these
responses. The weighted average of the responses indicated that campers generally feel
crowded when other campsites are within about 62 feet of their campsite, and feel
relatively isolated when other campsites are more than about 239 feet of their campsite.
Table 6-3 Crowding Responses Relative to Camping
Approximate Distance to Nearest Boat
Degree of Crowding 20 ft 50 ft 80 ft 125 ft 225 ft 300 ft >300 ft weigteted
avera e
Crowded 13.7% 1.9% 4.3% 2.4% 0.9% 0.9% 0.0% 62
Moderately crowded 5.2% 6.6% 1.4% 3.8% 0.5% 0.9% 0.0% 77
Not Crowded 1.9% 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 3.3% 4.3% 0.0% 144
Moderately isolated 1.4% 1.9% 2.8% 2.4% 4.3% 5.7% 0.5% 187
Isolated 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.9% 0.9% 10.9% 1.4% 239
* Assumes 500 ft for responses ">300 ft"
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6.4 Principal Reason for Visit
In response to the question, "Is your principal reason for recreating in this area to
use/view the reservoir?" approximately 86 percent of respondents (n=57) indicated that
the reservoirs were the principal reason for recreating in this area, while about 14 percent
indicated that the reservoirs were not the principal reason.
6.5 Alternative Recreation Areas
Recreational users were asked "If this reservoir were not available for use, what
recreation area would you most likely visit instead?"
Twenty one different responses were obtained with Jordan Lake, "some other location,"
and Lake Tillery as the only alternative sites receiving more than 10 percent of the
responses. These alternative recreation areas are listed below in priority order:
• Jordan Lake 20.9%
• Unspecified other location 14.0%
• Lake Tillery 11.6%
• High Rock Lake 4.7%
• Morrow Mountain Park 4.7%
• A "pool" 4.7%
• Unspecified river 4.7%
• Unspecified lake 4.7%
• Falls Reservoir 2.3%
• Hanging Rock 2.3%
• Linville 2.3%
• McIntosh 2.3%
• Oak Hollow 2.3%
• Pisgah 2.3%
• Santee Cooper Reservoir 2.3%
• Smith Mountain Lake 2.3%
• Uwharrie River 2.3%
• Lake Wylie 2.3%
• Yadkin River 2.3%
Jordan Lake and Tillery Reservoir provide similar types of recreational experiences as
Narrows Reservoir. Both reservoirs have relatively large surface areas (13,940 and 5,263
acres, respectively, in comparison with 5,353 acres for Narrows Reservoir) and provide
opportunities for camping and boating in a relatively rural setting. Other relatively
nearby lakes (e.g., Lake Norman and Lake Wylie) were apparently not perceived as an
alternative, possibly because these lakes are more developed. It is interesting to note that
none of the respondents indicated Tuckertown Reservoir (possibly because there are
limited camping opportunities) and relatively few indicated High Rock Reservoir.
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7.0 TAILWATER USE ASSESSMENT
This section provides a physical description, discusses recreational use, identifies safety
measures, and evaluates the effects of Project operations on each of the four Project dam
tailwaters
7.1 Physical Description
High Rock Dam Tailwaters
The High Rock Dam tailwaters are immediately below High Rock Dam and represent the
head of Tuckertown Reservoir (Figures 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3). The powerhouse is integral to
the dam and located along the east bank of the Yadkin River. The plant is automated and
is operated remotely. The High Rock tailwaters are bounded by moderate slopes near the
shoreline.
Access to the east side of the High Rock tailwaters is easy. Recreational users must park
along Bringle Ferry Road, but then can walk along the level, paved access road to the
powerhouse (total length is approximately 1,500 feet). There are approximately five
access trails from the powerhouse road to the tailwaters at various locations:
The first trail from the parking area is a gravel road in good condition that also
provides access to the Town of Denton's municipal water intake.
The next three trails are dirt, steep, and rocky.
The last trail is also dirt and skirts along the powerhouse security fencing to a
concrete abutment immediately adjacent to the dam. The abutment falls steeply
from the dam to the river, but does have a guard rail.
There is also a network of angler trails immediately along the shoreline from the Denton
water intake to the concrete abutment.
Access to the west side of the High Rock tailwaters is more difficult. Recreational users
must park at the High Rock Dam Picnic and Fishing Access Area and hike approximately
1,200 feet along a level, but increasingly rocky, angler trail to the tailwaters. The western
shoreline is very rocky and many anglers jump among the exposed boulders to reach
deeper water for fishing. The extent of exposed rocks varies with releases from High
Rock Dam and water levels in the downstream Tuckertown Dam.
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Figure 7-1 High Rock Dam Photographs

Photo A: High Rock Dam as viewed from High Rock Reservoir
Photo B: Security fencing at High Rock Dam
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Figure 7-2 High Rock Tailwater Photographs
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Rock Tailwater Shoreline Photographs

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The Bringle Ferry Boat Access is only approximately 2,000 feet downstream of High
Rock Dam and provides convenient boat access to the tailwaters. There are also two
private campgrounds with boat launch facilities that could provide boat access to the
tailwaters. There are no waterfront and non-waterfront residents, or private organizations
located on Tuckertown Reservoir that could provide access to the High Rock tailwaters.
Tuckertown Dam Tailwaters
The Tuckertown Dam tailwaters are immediately below Tuckertown Dam and represent
the head of Narrows Reservoir (Figure 7-4). The powerhouse is integral to the dam and
located along the east bank of the Yadkin River. The plant is automated and is operated
remotely. The Tuckertown Dam tailwaters are bounded by gentle slopes - Tuckertown
Dam is the smallest of the four Yadkin dams with a maximum height of 76 feet.
Foot access to the east side of the Tuckertown Dam tailwaters is easy via an
approximately 1,000-foot-long gravel road from the Tuckertown Dam Tailrace public
access recreation area parking lot. The walkway steepens near the tailrace and is not
handicapped accessible. There is a concrete walkway along the top of the rip rap tailrace
shoreline that provides easy convenient access to the tailrace. In some areas, it appears
that APGI has poured concrete over the rip rap to improve shoreline access and safety.
There is a dirt fishing trail that follows the eastern shoreline for a considerable distance
downstream. The trail is flat and easy. There is no public access to the western shoreline
of the Tuckertown tailwater.
There is not a public boat launch that serves the Tuckertown tailwaters, so visitors must
put in downstream at one of the several public access recreation areas with boat launch
facilities located on Narrows Reservoir. Waterfront and non-waterfront residents and
customers or members of various commercial businesses or private clubs can use private
boat launch facilities to access the tailwaters.
Narrows Dam Tailwaters
The Narrows Dam tailwaters are immediately below Narrows Dam and represent the
head of Falls Reservoir (Figures 7-5 and 7-6). The powerhouse is immediately
downstream of the dam on the east bank of the Yadkin River. The plant is automated and
is operated remotely. Vehicular access to the powerhouse is provided by an access road
that bridges across the Yadkin River approximately 550 feet downstream of Narrows
Dam. The tailwaters are located in a gorge with steep rocky cliffs on the east side and
steeply sloping ground on the west side - Narrows Dam is the tallest of the four Yadkin
dams with a maximum height of 201 feet.
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Figure 7-4 Tuckertown Dam Photographs
Photo A: Tuckertown Dam as viewed from Tuckertown Reservoir
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Figure 7-5 Narrows Dam and Powerhouse Photographs
Photo A: Narrows Dam and powerhouse as viewed from west side of
tailwaters
Photo B: Narrows powerhouse and access road bridge as viewed from west
side of tailwaters
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Figure 7-6 Narrows Tailwaters Photographs
Photo A: Concrete abutment along west side of Narrows tailwaters

Photo B: Narrows tailwaters looking downstream from powerhouse access
road bridge
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Foot access to the Narrows tailwaters is difficult. There is no pedestrian or vehicular
access to the tailwaters from the west - the APGI access road is not open to the public
and is posted with "No Trespassing" signs. The access road and bridge to the
powerhouse are closed to the public. Foot access from the Uwharrie National Forest on
the east side is very difficult and dangerous with no trails and steep cliffs along the river.
The only readily available foot access is via the canoe portage trail from Narrows
Reservoir. For these reasons, most recreational users at the Narrows Dam tailwaters are
boaters. Some boaters do tie up along the shoreline (especially on the west side) and fish
from the various concrete abutments. The shoreline is generally very steep or consists of
these concrete abutments, therefore there is little opportunity to fish from the water's
edge without wading into the tailwaters.
There is no public boat launch at the Narrows tailwaters, boaters must put in downstream
on Falls Reservoir at the Deep Water Trail boat launch or the Falls Boat Access. There
are no waterfront and non-waterfront residents, commercial businesses, or private
organizations located on Falls Reservoir that could provide access to the Narrows
tailwaters.
Falls Dam Tailwaters
The Falls Dam tailwaters are immediately below Falls Dam and represent the head of
Tillery Reservoir. The powerhouse is integral to the dam and located on the west bank of
the Yadkin River. The plant is automated and is operated remotely. The tailwaters are
bounded on both sides by steep rocky cliffs (Figures 7-7 and 7-8).
Foot access to the Falls Dam tailwaters is difficult. Bank anglers must either use the
canoe portage trail to access the tailwaters from Falls Reservoir, or must hike
approximately 1.5 miles from the parking lot at Morrow Mountain State Park to reach the
tailwaters from downstream. It is not possible to access the tailrace shoreline without
wading because of the steep cliffs. For these reasons, most recreational users at the Falls
Dam tailwaters are boaters.
There is no public boat launch at the Falls tailwaters. Boaters must put in downstream at
Morrow Mountain State Park or at various boat ramps associated with Tillery Reservoir.
7.2 Existing Recreational Use of Project Tailwaters
Fishing is the primary recreational activity in the Project tailwaters, although there are
some differences in recreational use among the four tailwater areas. Tables 7-1 and 7-2
summarize the recreation participation rates for various recreational activities at each
tailwater and the recreational user's principal recreation activity. Recreational use at
each tailwater is briefly discussed below.
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Figure 7-7 Falls Dam Photographs
Photo A: Falls Dam as viewed from Falls Reservoir
Photo B: Falls Dam as viewed from west side of tailwater
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Figure 7-8 Falls Tailwater Photographs
Photo A: Rocky shoreline along west side of Falls tailwater
Photo S: Rocky shoreline along west side of Falls tailwater
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Table 7-1 Tailwater Recreation Participation Rates
Activi High Rock Tucker. town Narrows Falls
Motor boating 1% 65% 18% 23%
Boat fishing 11% 18% 82% 92%
Bank fishing 89% 85% 18% 0%
Canoeing/Kayaking 0% 0% 9% 15%
Hiking 4% 1 % 9% 8%
Swimming 1% 1% 9% 0%
Jet skiing 0% 0% 0% 0%
Waterskiin 0% 0% 0% 0%
Camping 3% 0% 27% 8%
Windsurfing 1 % 0% 0% 0%
Picnicking 10% 1 % 36% 8%
Sunbathing 4% 2% 0% 0%
Sailing 0% 0% 0% 0%
Hunting 1 % 0% 180/0 0%
Other 0% 1 % 0% 0%
Table 7-2 Primary Tailwater Recreation Activity by Reservoir
Activity High Rock Tuckertown Narrows Falls
Motor boating 0% 0% 0% 0%
Boat fishing 10% 12% 75% 85%
Bank fishing 86% 86% 8% 0%
Canoe in /Ka akin 0% 0% 0% 15%
Hiking 1% 0% 0% 0%
Swimming 1% 0% 0% 0%
Jet skiing 0% 0% 0% 0%
Waterskiin 0% 0% 0% 0%
Camping 0% 0% 17% 0%
Windsurfing 0% 0% 0% 0%
Picnicking 1% 0% 0% 0%
Sunbathing 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sailing 0% 0% 0% 0%
Hunting 0% 0% 0% 0%
Other 0% 1 % 0% 0%
High Rock Dam Tailwaters
Approximately 86 percent of recreational users indicated bank fishing and 10 percent
boat fishing as their principal recreational activities while at the High Rock Dam
tailwaters. A few other people were swimming, hiking, or picnicking.
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It is assumed that nearly all on-shore recreational users access the High Rock Dam
tailwater from either the High Rock Dam Picnic and Fishing Access or the High Rock
Dam Tailrace Access, both of which are located approximately 1,500 feet downstream of
High Rock Dam. About 88 percent of boaters in the tailwaters indicated that they used a
public boat launch to access the tailwaters (primarily Bringle Ferry Boat Access).
Recreational use at these three public access recreation areas was estimated at
approximately 12,800 recreation days per year (see Section 4.3.3). This would represent
an upper bound estimate of recreational use at the High Rock Dam tailwaters.
Tuckertown Dam Tailrace
Approximately 86 percent of recreational users indicated bank fishing, about 11 percent
boat fishing, and 2 percent just general fishing as their principal recreational activities
while at the Tuckertown Dam tailwaters.
It is assumed that nearly all on-shore recreational users access Tuckertown Dam
tailwaters from the Tuckertown Dam Tailwater Access, since there really is no other
convenient access to the tailwaters. About 88 percent of boaters in the tailwaters
indicated that they used a public boat launch to access the tailwaters (primarily the Old
Whitney and Garr Creek boat launches). Recreational use at the Tuckertown Dam
Tailrace was estimated at approximately 7,200 recreation days per year (see Section
4.4.3). Assuming that a portion of the recreational use from Old Whitney and Garr Creek
public access recreation areas also use the tailwaters for boat fishing, it is estimated that
overall recreational use at the Tuckertown Dam tailrace is approximately 9,000 recreation
days per year.
Narrows Dam Tailrace
While bank fishing is the primary recreational activity at the High Rock Dam and
Tuckertown Dam tailraces, boat fishing is the primary activity at the Narrows Dam
tailwaters. Approximately 82 percent of recreational users indicated boat fishing as their
principal recreational activity, with a few indicating bank fishing and camping] while at
the Narrows tailwaters. Many of these recreational users also indicated that they were
picnicking, hunting, and motor boating. The Narrows tailwaters are difficult to access on
foot, which explains the predominance of boat fishing.
In terms of estimating recreational use at the Narrows Dam tailwaters, it is assumed most
of the recreational users at Falls Reservoir who indicated they were boat fishing used the
tailwaters, which totals approximately 1,600 recreation days per year.
1 Since there are no camping facilities in the Narrows tailrace area, and virtually no areas that would be
appropriate for camping, it is assumed that Narrows tailwater users that indicated that they were camping were doing so
at Uwharrie National Forest.
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Falls Dam Tailrace
Approximately 80 percent of recreational users indicated boat fishing as their principal
recreational activity while at Falls Dam Tailrace. About 10 percent each indicated bank
fishing and canoeing. As with the Narrows Dam tailwaters, access to the Falls Dam
tailwaters is difficult on foot. Bank anglers must either use the canoe portage trail to
access the tailwaters from Falls Reservoir, or must hike approximately 1.5 miles from the
parking lot at Morrow Mountain State Park to reach the tailwaters from downstream. For
these reasons, most recreational users at the Falls Dam tailwaters are boaters.
Based on the surveys conducted for this study, it is not possible to accurately estimate
recreational use levels at the Falls Dam tailrace. Little evidence of recreational use was
observed along the tailrace shoreline during the site visit. There were few fishing lines,
lures, trash, litter, or toilet paper observed along the shoreline. Based solely on the
number of TUS responses, it appears that the use levels at the Falls Dam tailrace are
similar to that at the Narrows Dam tailwaters, or approximately 1,600 recreation days per
year.
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7.3 Potential Recreational Issues
Respondents to the TUS were asked to rate 13 potential issues as to whether it is a big,
moderate, slight, or not a problem. Most of these potential issues were discussed in
Section 4.0, as they were compared with responses to identical questions on the VUS,
RUS, and PCUS. Four of these potential issues were unique to the tailwaters and the
TUS:
• Sudden changes in water levels in the tailwater;
• Poor water quality in the tailwater;
• Boating hazards (e.g., stumps, shallow areas); and
• Poor trail conditions
The responses to the four potential issues unique to the tailwaters are discussed below for
each reservoir (Table 7-3). For purposes of this discussion, significant issues are
identified, which are defined as > 10 percent of responses indicating a big problem or >
20 percent of responses indicating a big or moderate problem.
Table 7-3 Potential Tailwater Recreational Issues
% of Res ondenis
Reservoir: Potential Issue # of
Responses Avg.
Score Big
Problem Moderate
Problem Slight
Problem Not a`
Problem
High Rock Tailwaters
Sudden Chan es in Water Levels 71 3.9 0 1 6 93
Poor Water Quality 70 3.9 0 0 6 94
Boating Hazards 66 3.9 2 0 2 97
Poor Trail Conditions 70 3.9 0 3 3 94
Tuckertown Tailwaters
Sudden Chan es in Water Levels 80 3.9 0 1 8 91
Poor Water Quality 80 3.8 1 1 10 88
Boating Hazards 78 3.9 1 1 1 96
Poor Trail Conditions 77 4.0 0 0 3 97
Narrows Tailwaters
Sudden Changes in Water Levels 12 3.7 0 8 17 75
Poor Water Quality 11 3.8 0 9 11 82
Boating Hazards 12 3.6 8 8 0 83
Poor Trail Conditions 12 4.0 0 0 0 100
Falls Tailwaters
Sudden Changes in Water Levels 14 3.5 7 14 0 79
Poor Water Quality 13 3.8 0 8 8 85
Boating Hazards 14 3.4 7 7 21 64
Poor Trail Conditions 10 3.9 0 0 10 90
7.3.1 High Rock Dam Tailwaters
The TUS respondents did not identify any significant problems with sudden changes in
water levels, poor water quality, boating hazards, or poor trail conditions at High Rock
Dam tailwaters. No more than 3 percent of respondents identified any of these four
potential issues as a big or moderate problem.
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7.3.2 Tuckertown Dam Tailwaters
The TUS respondents did not identify any significant problems with sudden changes in
water levels, poor water quality, boating hazards, or poor trail conditions at the
Tuckertown Dam tailwaters. No more than 2 percent of respondents identified any of
these four potential issues as a big or moderate problem.
7.3.3 Narrows Dam Tailwaters
The TUS respondents did not identify any significant problems with sudden changes in
water levels, poor water quality, boating hazards, or poor trail conditions at the Narrows
Dam tailwaters. Approximately 16 percent of respondents did identify boating hazards as
big or moderate problems at the Narrows Dam tailwaters, which was more than at the
tailwaters of High Rock or Tuckertown dams. The Narrows powerhouse is the only
powerhouse at the four Yadkin dams that is not integral with the dam. The Narrows
powerhouse is oriented perpendicular to the dam and discharges water perpendicular to
normal river flow, which can cause turbulent currents.
7.3.4 Falls Dam Tailwaters
The TUS respondents identified sudden changes in water levels (21 percent of
respondents indicated that this was a big or moderate problem) as a significant problem at
the Falls Dam tailwaters. In addition, approximately 14 percent of respondents identified
boating hazards as a big and moderate problem at the Falls Dam tailwaters.
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7.4 Effects of Project Operations
Respondents to the TUS were asked "Does the operation of the dam/powerhouse
influence your decision to recreate in the tailwater?" Overall, 93 percent of respondents
indicated that Project operations either have no effect on recreation or a positive effect
(Table 7-4). Many respondents (over 20 percent) indicated that fishing was better when
the powerhouses were generating power and discharging water.
Table 7-4 TUS Responses to Whether Project Operations Affect Recreation
Tailwater Adversely Affects
Recreation No Effect Positively Affects
Recreation
High Rock Dam 6% 80% 14%
Tuckertown Dam 5% 69% 26%
Narrows Dam 0% 57% 43%
Falls Dam 33% 44% 22%
Those respondents who indicated that Project operations have an adverse effect on
recreation (about 7 percent) identified the following concerns:
When the Project is generating, water levels can be too high or the current too
strong. This can adversely affect fishing and make boating dangerous, especially
for canoeists.
• When the Project is spilling water, trash and woody debris tends to collect in the
tailwaters, which can be dangerous for boaters.
• When the Project is not generating or the downstream reservoir is drawn down,
water levels can be too low, exposing rocks and making boating unsafe.
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8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1 Conclusions
This section summarizes the findings and conclusions of this study
8.1.1 Recreational Use Levels and Carrying Capacity
Recreational use for the entire Yadkin Project is estimated at over 2.5 million recreation
days for the one year study period of May 10, 2003 to May 9, 2004. Recreational use is
not evenly distributed among the four reservoirs, with High Rock and Narrows receiving
the most use (60 percent and 37 percent, respectively). Tuckertown Reservoir receives
about 2 percent of total project recreational use, and Falls Reservoir is lightly used (<1
percent of total project use). High Rock and Narrows reservoirs are the largest reservoirs
and both have large resident populations, which are not found at the other two reservoirs.
There are several recreational user groups at the Project. For purposes of this study we
identified five - visitors (i.e., people using the public access recreation areas), waterfront
residents, non-waterfront residents living in private communities, various commercial
businesses and private organizations, and paddlers using the canoe portages. Waterfront
residents at High Rock and Narrows reservoirs are estimated to represent about 52
percent of the total recreation days at the Project. Non-waterfront residents (28 percent),
visitors (10 percent), and commercial businesses and private organizations (9 percent),
represent nearly all of the remaining use. The canoe registries that were established at the
portage trails around the four dams receive very light use (estimated at 70 recreation days
per year).
8.1.2 Recreational Activities
There are significant differences in recreational activities among the four reservoirs. At
High Rock Reservoir, boating (including both motor boating and boat fishing) is the
primary recreational activity representing approximately 38 percent of recreation days.
Bank fishing represents about 15 percent of recreation days, with swimming and
sunbathing also being popular.
Tuckertown Reservoir is primarily a fishing destination, with 59 percent of recreational
users bank fishing and 36 percent boat fishing. Picnicking is also popular. Only 9
percent of respondents indicated that they were simply "motor boating" (note that these
are participation rates and can total to over 100 percent).
Recreational use at Narrows Reservoir is the most diverse. Motor boating represents
about 22 percent of recreation days, boat fishing and bank fishing each represent about 15
percent, swimming represents 14 percent, and sunbathing 7 percent.
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At Falls Reservoir, nearly half of the recreational users are camping at Uwharrie National
Forest. While camping, they also engage in bank fishing (47 percent participation rate),
boat fishing (41 percent), and hiking, swimming, and picnicking (all 29 percent).
8.1.3 Seasonality of Recreational Use
The reservoirs differ very slightly in terms of the seasonality of recreational use, which is
related to the primary type of recreational activities that occur at the reservoirs.
Recreational use at High Rock and Narrows reservoirs, with a large resident population
that participates in a relatively diverse set of recreational activities, primarily occurs
between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with still fairly high use during the May and
September shoulder months. These five months (May through September) represents 71
percent of the total recreation days at High Rock Reservoir and 67 percent at Narrows
Reservoir.
Tuckertown and Falls Reservoirs do not have any waterfront residents, are smaller, and
are primarily destinations for fishing and camping. Recreational use at these reservoirs
picks up earlier in the year (early April) than at High Rock and Narrows reservoirs (late
May), which may be attributable to fishing and the generally mild temperatures that are
conducive for camping. Recreational use also drops off earlier at Tuckertown and Falls
reservoirs (August) than at High Rock or Narrows reservoirs (September or October),
which may be attributable to a decline in fishing and hot temperatures for camping.
These five months (April through August) account for 81 percent of the total recreation
days at Tuckertown Reservoir and 69 percent at Falls Reservoir. Falls Reservoir also
receives recreational hunting use during the winter, especially in November.
8.1.4 Recreational Issues
The VUS, RUS, PCUS, and TUS all asked recreational users about the magnitude of
several potential recreational issues at the four reservoir. As is common at many
recreational sites, some users (generally between 10 and 20 percent) complained about
the availability of sanitary facilities and the improper disposal of litter, trash, and toilet
paper at each of the four reservoirs. Low water levels was identified as a "big" or
"moderate" problem by nearly 50 percent of waterfront and non-waterfront residents at
High Rock Reservoir and approximately 40 percent at Narrows Reservoir, but was not
an issue at Tuckertown and Falls reservoirs. On a related note, about 45 percent of
waterfront and non-waterfront residents at High Rock Reservoir identified boating
hazards (e.g., stumps, shallow water) as a big or moderate problem, which may be
attributed to the more significant drawdown that occurs at that reservoir. Only about 20
percent of waterfront and non-waterfront residents identified boating hazards as a big or
moderate problem at Narrows Reservoir, where the reservoir drawdown is usually much
less.
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Very few respondents (generally less than 5 percent) identified "Conflicts with other
recreational users" or "Loud, rude, or inconsiderate behavior by other users" as big or
moderate problems.
8.1.5 Resident versus Visitor Recreational Use
There are clear differences in opinion between waterfront residents and visitors regarding
various potential issues at High Rock and Narrows reservoirs. Residents (including both
waterfront and non-waterfront) are much more likely to rate potential issues as "big" or
"moderate" problems than visitors. For example, only 9 percent of visitors consider
"improper disposal of litter, trash, and toilet paper" as a big or moderate problem at High
Rock Reservoir, while 40 percent of waterfront residents and 30 percent of non-
waterfront residents consider it a "big" or "moderate" problem. In general, most visitors
appear pleased with their trips to the reservoirs and raise few concerns, other than about
the availability of toilets. On the other hand, residents have strong concerns about low
water levels; improper disposal of litter, trash, and toilet paper; and boating hazards.
8.1.6 Recreational Facilities
The VUS and the TUS questioned recreational users about the condition of various
recreational facilities. Overall most respondents indicated that the recreational facilities
were in at least acceptable condition. In most cases when respondents indicated facilities
were "mostly" or "totally" inadequate, it was because the facility (e.g., toilets) were
lacking rather than not being in good condition. APGI has conducted a separate report,
Recreation Facility Inventory and Condition Assessment, which evaluates facility
condition in more detail.
Recreational facilities at the public access recreation areas were evaluated in terms of
their capacity to meet recreational demand. The number of boat launch lanes and
amount of parking generally appear adequate. Parking at 13 of the public access
recreation areas exceeded parking capacity during the study period, but most only
exceeded capacity once or twice during the study period, usually on holidays. Only three
public access recreation areas were observed exceeded parking capacity more than twice:
• York Hill Boat Access at High Rock Reservoir - existing parking capacity is 20
vehicles, capacity exceeded 3 times with 27 as the maximum number of vehicles;
• Flat Creek Fishing Access at High Rock Reservoir - existing parking capacity is
12 vehicles, capacity exceeded 3 times with 23 as the maximum number of
vehicles; and
• UNF Cove Boat Landing at Narrows Reservoir - existing parking capacity is 30
vehicles, capacity exceeded 4 times with 42 as the maximum number of vehicles,
site is under renovation by the USFS, but the number of parking spaces is
proposed to be reduced to 23.
Parking capacity is not exceeded enough in terms of frequency or magnitude at these sites
to warrant expansion at this time, but capacity should continue to be monitored.
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In terms of boat launch lanes, most boat access areas appear adequate to accommodate
even peak day boat launch demand. Tamarac Marina, which is privately-owned, is the
only boat launch where capacity was observed to be exceeded more than twice - capacity
was observed to be exceeded 6 times during the study period. Additional launch lanes
are currently not needed to satisfy demand.
The number of trash receptacles and toilets were also evaluated at public boat access
areas (Table 8-1). This analysis indicated that several relatively heavily used recreation
areas lacked any trash receptacles and toilets. Given the number of survey respondents
who identified lack of sanitary facilities and improper disposal of litter and trash as big or
moderate problems, additional trash receptacles and toilets are warranted. In our opinion,
all public boat access areas should have trash receptacles and sites with recreational use
over approximately 4,000 recreation days should have at least one toilet, and sites with
recreational use over approximately 15,000 recreation days should have two toilets.
Table 8-1 Comparison of Public Boat Access Area Facilities
Reservoir Site Name - Estimated
Annual Use
Rea days) # of trash
receptacles # of
toilets of boat'
launch

lanes
High Rock Southmont Boat Access 29,854 11 2 5
Narrows Circle Drive Boat Access 27,858 0 2 3
Narrows Old Whitney Boat Access 20,862 13 1 2
Narrows Badin Boat Access 19,772 12 2 3
Tuckertown Highway 49 Boat Access 16,798 5 2 3
High Rock Dutch Second Creek Boat
Access 14,680 0 0 2
Tuckertown Flat Creek Boat Access 14,143 3 0 2
High Rock Buddle Creek Boat Access 8,486 12 2 2
High Rock Flat Swam Boat Access 7,875 13 1 3
Narrows UNF Cove Boat Landing 7,168 0 2 1
High Rock York Hill Boat Access 6,400 2 0 2
Narrows Lakemont Boat Access 5,652 0 0 2
Tuckertown Brin le Ferry Boat Access 4,443 0 0 1
Narrows Garr Creek Access 2,660 2 0 1
Falls Falls Boat Access 2,629 4 0 1
Tuckertown Newsome Road Access 1,211 3 0 2
High Rock Rowan County Pump Station 873 0 0 1
Narrows Palmerville 540 1 0 1
High Rock Little Crane Creek 151 6 0 2
High Rock Highway 601 Boat Access 116 4 0 1
Bold - indicates facilities that appear inadequate based on comparison with other sites and survey
responses.
The number of trash receptacles and toilets were also evaluated at other public access
areas (Table 8-2). Some of the picnic areas lack trash receptacles and toilets. In our
opinion, all picnic and camping areas should have both trash receptacles and at least one
toilet. Several of the fishing access areas lack both trash receptacles and toilets. The
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recreational use at these fishing access areas is typically very dispersed, which makes
conveniently locating toilets and trash receptacles so they will be used very challenging.
Provision of these facilities at fishing access areas needs to be made on a site-specific
basis.
Table 8-2 Comparison of Other Public Access Area Facilities
Reservoir Site Name Estimated
Annual Use
Rec. da s - # of trash '-
receptacles ' # of
toilets # of
,picnic
tables
Narrows UNF Badin Lake Campground 12,571 3 6 34
Narrows Badin Lake Swim/Picnic Area 8,509 31 4 15
Narrows Tuckertown Dam Tailrace
Access 7,176 10 1 0
Narrows Badin Lake Group Campground 5,429 9 4 18
Tuckertown High Rock Dam Picnic and
Fishing Access 4,653 14 1 4
Tuckertown High Rock Dam Tailrace Access 4,121 4 0 0
Narrows UNF Walk-in Fishing Pier 3,692 0 0 0
Tuckertown Riles Creek Recreation Area 3,047 6 0 5
Tuckertown Flat Creek Fishing Access Area 1,559 3 0 1
Falls Dee Water Trail Access 1,529 2 0 0
Narrows UNF Holt's Cabin Picnic Area 917 4 1 7
Tuckertown Cedar Creek Fishing Pull-off 906 3 0 0
Tuckertown Tuckertown Pull-off Fishing
Accesses 633 7 0 0
High Rock Abbotts Creek 464 0 0 0
Tuckertown Lick Creek Fishing-Pull-off 372 0 0 0
High Rock Crane Creek Fishing Access 208 0 0 0
High Rock Highway 47 Fishing Pull-off 204 0 0 0
Bold - indicates facilities that appear inadequate based on comparison with other sites and survey
responses.
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8.2 Recommendations
The following recommendations are made based on the results of this study:
• Efforts should be made to limit drawdown at High Rock Reservoir between
approximately May through September to the extent possible. The data suggest
that low water becomes a big or moderate problem at between 4 to 5 feet of
drawdown.
• Boating hazards, especially at High Rock Reservoir, may need to be better
marked to alert boaters.
• Recreation use projections indicate that the physical carrying capacity of High
Rock and Narrows reservoirs may be exceeded prior to 2030. APGI should
coordinate with the USFS, NCWRC, and other recreation providers at the
reservoirs to determine the best way to manage recreational growth and to avoid
the safety hazards associated with exceeding a reservoir's carrying capacity.
• Monitor parking at York Hill Boat Access, Flat Creek Fishing Access, and UNF
Cove Boat Landing to determine whether parking capacity is being sufficiently
exceeded to warrant an expansion of the parking area.
• Evaluate whether it is possible to create legal parking at several formerly used
fishing pull-off areas (Crane Creek Fishing Access, Highway 47 Fishing Pull-off,
Abbotts Creek/NC 8 Bridge Pull-off, and Lick Creek Fishing Pull-off) that are no
longer used because of the lack of legal parking or evaluate whether fishing
access should be provided at other locations on the reservoir.
• Develop programs to improve trash and litter collection, especially at public
access fishing areas
• Additional toilets and trash receptacles are warranted at the following public
access recreation areas unless past vandalism problems pre-empt:
Reservoir Public Access Recreation Areas Additional` Recreational Facilities
High Rock Rowan County Pump Station Add trash receptacles
High Rock York Hill Boat Access Add 1 toilet
High Rock Dutch Second Creek Boat Access Add 1 to 2 toilets
Tuckertown Brin le Ferry Boat Access Add 1 toilet and trash receptacles
Tuckertown Flat Creek Boat Access Add I toilet
Tuckertown Flat Creek Fishing Access Add I toilet
Tuckertown Riles Creek Recreation Area Add I toilet
Narrows Circle Drive Boat Access Add trash receptacles
Narrows Old Whitney Boat Access Add I toilet
Narrows UNF Walk-in Fishing Pier Add trash receptacles
Narrows UNF Cove Boat Landing Add trash receptacles
Narrows Lakemont Boat Access Add 1 toilet and trash receptacles
Falls Dee Water Trail Access Add 1 toilet
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9.0 REFERENCES
Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (APGI). 2002. Yadkin Hydroelectric Project (FERC No
2197 NC) Project Relicensing Initial Consultation Document, September 2002.
APGI. 2004. Recreation Facility Inventory and Condition Assessment - Draft Study
Report, Yadkin Project Relicensing, October 2004.
Bowker, J.M., Donald B.K. English and H. Ken Cordell. 1999. Projections of Outdoor
Recreation Participation to 2050. USFS website
http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/viewpub.jsp?index=765.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 2004. NOAA National
Climatic Data Center, North Carolina Division 4 Statistically Consolidated
Precipitation Record for 1895-2003. http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division
of Parks and Recreation (NCDPR). 2003. North Carolina State Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan 2003-2008.
http://www.ils.une.edu/parkProject/resource/scorp.htmi
North Carolina State Data Center (NCSDC). 2003. North Carolina State Demographics
web site: http://demog.state.nc.us/.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NC WRC). 2005. Email from Todd
Ewing, Eastern Hydropower Coordinator, to Jody Cason, Long View Associates,
dated March 1, 2005.
States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA). 1989. Handbook for the Location,
Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Boat Launching Facilities.
Prepared for SOBA, Washington D.C., March 1989.
U.S. Forest Service (USFS). 2005. Letter from Raymond M. Johns 11, USFS to Gene
Ellis, APGI, dated March 4, 2005.
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Appendix B
Survey Technician Instruction
Form
YADKIN RECREATION USE ASSESSMENT
TYPICAL DAILY ROUTINE FOR SURVEY TECHNICIANS
Complete Vehicle Inspection Sheet
Make sure you have ERM badge and letter from Alcoa, Alcoa safety form, and a
mobile phone with you in the car. Be sure you have a pencil with you so that in
case it rains, recreation users can still fill out the Visitor contact form.
3. Proceed to recreation areas in accordance with schedule
4. At each recreation area complete Spot Count Form (once form is completed do
not add or subtract anyone who is arriving or departing)
• record number of vehicles
• if you see any canoeists, ask whether they have used the canoe portages at any
of the dams and if they registered
• count people by recreational activity (only count boaters, jet skiers, water
skiers if they are in the immediate area of the recreation area or
anchored/docked at the recreation area)
• note any observations (trouble using boat ramp, cars encroaching into road)
5. At each recreation area give Visitor Use Survey (explain what we are doing, this
could be given to any adult present including those who may have arrived after
you conducted the spot count, but only one survey per group - for example do not
survey a husband and wife) - if you need to give survey verbally do so, but we
prefer to have the user fill out the survey so you can survey more people
• if less than 5 groups present, try to survey one adult from each group
• if more than 5 groups, try to get a cross-section of groups participating in
different recreational activities, but definitely try to target boaters
• only survey boaters after they have been boating, not while they are putting in
• make sure that Questions 1- 4 are filled out on the form
• make sure you go up to the dam at sites 17, 18, and 29 and distribute the
Tailwater Use Survey (not the Visitor Use Survey once you are out of the
designated public access areas).
• if time permits, talk to some of the recreation users about their experience and
make notes on the spot count form under "Comments"
• keep track of number of people who refuse to take the survey and why (e.g.,
don't want to, completed survey on another visit) on the Spot Count Form
• Please note that you no longer need to get any Visitor Use Surveys at the
Rowan Pumping Station site because of safety concerns. Do you spot
counts but do not feel that you need to get out of your vehicle or to do any
contact surveys.
6. Proceed to next recreation area
• try to hit all sites once between 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. (could be earlier)
• try to hit all sites once between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• try to hit all sites once between 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (could be later)
8. Return forms to Bill Ackerman
9. Conduct weekly self audit
NOTE: if sick or car problem, call Bill Ackerman (preferably the night before).
Appendix C
Visitor Use Survey
Interviewer: YADKIN PROJECT Date:
Location: VISITOR USE SURVEY Time:
The Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power Generating Inc., which manages this reservoir, has hired ERM to conduct a recreation use
survey at High Rock, Tuckertown, Narrows (Badin Lake), and Falls reservoirs. This information will be used to help improve
recreation opportunities. Please take a few minutes to answer these questions. Your experience and opinions are important to us.
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS RELATE TO YOUR TRIP TO THE RESERVOIR TODAY.
1. Please check all of the activities that you have participated in, or will participate in, during your trip to the reservoir today.
motor boating swimming
boat fishing jet skiing
bank fishing water skiing
canoeing/kayaking windsurfing
Staying at my house
Staying at my vacation home
Staying at a friend's house
Renting a house near the reservoir
2. From the list above, which one was your primary activity (the main reason for your trip to the reservoir) today?
3. How many people came in your vehicle to the reservoir today, including yourself?
Number of adults (16 years or older)
Number of children (less than 16 years)
4. How long will you be staying at the reservoir today?
Day Trip - How many hours do you plan to spend at the reservoir today?
Overnight - How many nights do you plan to stay at the reservoir on this trip?
If you are staying overnight, please indicate below where you are staying:
5.
picnicking camping
sun bathing hunting
sailing hiking
other
Local hotel/motel
Tent camping
Trailer or RV camping
Other
hours
nights
We would like to know whether you have encountered certain conditions at this reservoir that interfered with your recreation
experience today. Please check whether each of the following was a big, moderate, slight, or not a problem on your trip today.
Too many people along the shoreline
Crowded conditions at boat launches
Crowded parking conditions
Too many watercraft on this reservoir
Low water levels at this reservoir
Improper disposal of litter, trash, or toilet paper
Conflicts with other recreational users
Loud, rude or inconsiderate behavior by other users
Boating hazards (e.g., stumps, shallow areas)
Lack of sanitary facilities (Port-a-johns)
6.
Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem Not a Problem
11
How crowded was this reservoir today? (circle number)
Not Crowded
1
Very Crowded
5
Please estimate the total expenditures that will be made by all members of your group today, or will be made before you get
home, on the following items. Include all expenses incurred for the purposes of making this trip.
Restaurants and drinking places
Food stores (i.e., groceries)
Other recreation services
(e.g., fishing guide, boat tour)
Bait/Tackle
Lodging (motel/house rental)
Gasoline (car/boat)
Equipment Rental
General merchandise stores
(misc. supplies)
Repair Service (car/boat)
Other
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS RELATE TO YOUR GENERAL EXPERIENCE AT THIS RESERVOIR,
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO TODAY.
8. Please evaluate the condition of each of the following facilities at this reservoir. (check appropriate box)
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly
inade uate Totally
Inade uate Don't know/
Not applicable
Boat ram s/docks
Parkin areas
Marinas
Campgrounds
Swimming beaches
Toilets Port-a-johns
Fishing Piers
Lighting
Informational Si na e
Picnic Tables/Grills
Trash Receptacles
If you feel any of the facilities at this reservoir are "mostly inadequate" or "totally inadequate", please explain why.
9. Are there any other activities or services that are currently not available, but that would improve your recreational experience?
10. How would you rate the scenic quality of this reservoir area? (circle answer below)
Very Unattractive Somewhat Unattractive Average Somewhat Attractive
11. Please circle any of the following that detract from the scenic quality of this area?
Project dams Waterfront housing Electric transmission lines Exposed lake bottom
Docks/piers Timber harvesting Floating debris/trash Bulkheads/rip rap
Lack of landscaping at public access areas Roads Eroding shoreline Other
Very Attractive
Reservoirs
Muddy water
None
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME GENERAL BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
12. What is the zip code of your primary residence?
13. Do you own waterfront property on any of the Yadkin Project reservoirs? No(
)
Yes, at High Rock Reservoir( ) Yes, at Tuckertown Reservoir( ) Yes, at Narrows Reservoir/Badin Lake(
)
15. Please circle below the type and number of watercraft that you brought with you to the reservoir today.
Powerboats 0 1 2 3 Jet skis 0 1 2 3 Canoe/kayaks 0 1 2 3 Sailboats/boards 0 1 2 3
16. What is your age? less than 16F--] 16-21 F-] 22-45 F--1 46-65 over 65
Are you male or female ?
17. Do you have any other comments regarding your recreation experience at this reservoir?
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!!! ALCOA
Entrevistador: PROYECTO YADKIN Fecha:
Lugar: ENCUESTA DE USO POR VISITANTES Hora:
La Divisi6n Yadkin de Alcoa Power Generating Inc., que maneja esta represa, ha contratado a ERM para conducir una encuesta de
use de recreo en las represas High Rock, Tuckertown, Narrows (Lago Badin) y Falls. Esta informaci6n sera utilizada para ayudar a
mejorar las oportunidades de recreo. Favor de tomar unos minutos para contestar estas preguntas. Su experiencia y opiniones son
importantes para nosotros.
LAS SIGUIENTES PREGUNTAS ESTAN RELACIONADAS CON SU VISITA A LA REPRESA HOY.
1. Favor de marcar todas las actividades en las cuales usted ha participado o participara durante su visita a la represa hoy.
correr bote a motor nadar
pescar desde un bote correr jet ski
pescar desde la orilla esquiar
pasear en canoa / kayak hacer windsurfing
2. De la lista anterior, ?cual fue su actividad primaria (la raz6n principal por su visita a la represa) hoy?
3. ZCuantas personas viajaron en su veh]culo a la represa hoy, incluyendo a usted?
Numero de adultos (16 aiios o mayor)
Numero de niiios (menor de 16 anos)
4. LCuanto tiempo se quedara en la represa hoy?
Viaje de un solo dia - LCuantas horas piensa pasar en ]a represa hoy?
Pasar la noche - ?Cuantas noches piensa pasar en la represa durante este viaje?
Si usted se pasara la noche, favor de indicar abajo en donde se quedara:
en mi casa hotel/ motel local
en mi casa de vacaciones acampar en caseta
en la casa de un amigo acampar en trailer o RV
en una casa alquilada cerca a la represa otro
horas
noches
Nos gustaria saber si usted ha encontrado ciertas condiciones en esta represa que han interferido con su experiencia de recreo
hoy. Favor de marcar si to siguiente fue un problema mayor, moderado o menor, o ningun problema para su visita hoy.
Demasiadas personas en la orilla
Condiciones sobrecargadas en las botaduras de botes
Demasiados botes en esta represa
Nivel de agua bajo en esta represa
Disposici6n inadecuada de basura o papel sanitario
Conflictos con otros visitantes
Comportamiento alborotoso, ofensivo o desconsiderado de
otros visitantes a la represa
Peligros para botes (cepas, Areas de poca profundidad)
Disponibilidad de facilidades sanitarias (letrinas portatiles)
picnic acampar
tomar sol cazar
navegar caminar
otro
P roblem a P roblem a P roble ma Nin u n
Ma o r M odera do Meno r P roble ma

4Cuan llena de personas estaba la represa hoy? (haga un c]rculo al numero apropiado)
No Ileno 4 No Muy Ileno
1 2 3 4 5
Favor de estimar los gastos totales de todos los miembros de su grupo hoy, o antes de Ilegar a casa, en ]as siguientes cosas.
Favor de incluir todos los gastos incurridos relacionados con este viaje.
Restaurantes y locales de beber
Tiendas de comida (comestibles)
Otros servicios de recreo
(gu]a de pescar, tour en bote)
Camada / aparejo
Hospedaje (hotel / alquiler casa)
Gasolina (auto/ bote)
Alquiler de equipo
Tienda de mercancia
general (provisiones misc.)
Reparaciones (auto/ bote)
Otro
LAS SIGUIENTES PREGUNTAS ESTAN RELACIONADAS A SU EXPERIENCIA GENERAL EN ESTA REPRESA,
PERO NO ESTAN LIMITADAS A HOY
8. Favor de evaluar la condici6n de cada una de las instalaciones en esta represa (marcar caja apropiada)
Excelente Muy bueno Aceptable Mayormente
inadecuado Totalmente
inadecuado No se/
No a lica
Botaduras/ muelles
Estacionamientos
Marinas
Areas de acam ar
Playas de nadar
Servicios sanitarios (letrinas
ortatiles
Muelles ara escar
Alumbramiento
Letreros de informaci6n
Mesas de picnic/ parillas
Rece taculos ara basura
Si usted opina que algunas de las instalaciones de esta represa estan "mayormente inadecuadas" o "totalmente inadecuadas"
favor de explicar porque.
9. ZHay algunas actividades o servicios que no estan actualmente disponible, pero que mejorarian su experiencia recreativa?
10. ZC6mo calificaria usted la calidad pintoresca de esta area de represa? (favor de hacer un c]rculo a su contestaci6n abajo)
Muy feo Un poco feo Promedio Atractivo Muy atractivo
11. Favor de marcar en las siguientes las cosas que quitan la calidad a ]as vistas del area.
Diques Casas frente al agua L]neas electricas Fondo de ]ago expuesto Represas
Muelles Corte de arboles Basura flotante Mamparas / escollo Agua fangosa
Falta de jardineria Carreteras Erosi6n de orillas Otro
ornamental en areas
publicas
LAS SIGUIENTES SON ALGUNAS PREGUNTAS GENERALES
12. ZCual es el c6digo postal de su residencia principal?
13. ZEs usted es dueno de alguna propiedad frente al agua de alguna represa del Proyecto Yadkin?
Si en la Represa High Rock ( ) Si en la Represa Tuckertown ( ) Si en la Represa Narrows/ Lago Badin ( ) No ( )
15. Favor de marcar abajo el tipo y n6mero de embarcaciones que usted trajo a la represa hoy.
Bote con motor 0 1 2 3 Jet ski 0 1 2 3 Canoa/ kayak 0 1 2 3 Velero/ tabla de vela 0 1 2 3
16. ?Cuantos anos tiene? Menos de 16 F-] 16-21 F-] 22-45 46-65 = Mas de 65 0
Sexo: masculino femenino
17. jiene algun otro comentario relacionado con su experiencia recreativa en esta represa?
;Gracias por tomar el tiempo para completar esta encuesta! O
ALCOA
Appendix D
Tailwater Use Survey
Interviewer: Date:
Location: YADKIN PROJECT Time:
TAILWATER USE SURVEY
The Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power Generating Inc. who manages this recreation area, has hired ERM to conduct a recreation use
survey at the tailwater (i.e., the approximately 1,000 feet of river immediately downstream of each of the dams) of High Rock,
Tuckertown, Narrows (Badin Lake), and Falls Reservoirs. This information will be used to help improve recreation opportunities.
Please take a few minutes to answer these questions. Your experience and opinions are important to us.
Please check all of the activities that you have participated in, or will participate in, during your trip to the tailwater waters
today.
motor boating swimming picnicking
boat fishing jet skiing sun bathing
bank fishing water skiing sailing
canoeing/kayaking camping hunting
hiking windsurfing other
2. From the list above, which one was your primary activity (the main reason for your trip to the reservoir) today?
3. If you are boating in the tailwater, did you use a public boat launch? Yes ( ) No ( ). If yes, which one?
4. If you are on foot, how did you access the tailwater area?
5. We would like to know whether you have encountered certain conditions at this tailwater that interfered with your recreation
experience today. Please check whether each of the following was a big, moderate, slight, or not a problem on your trip today.
Too many people along the shoreline
Crowded conditions at boat launches
Crowded parking conditions
Too many watercraft in the tailwater
Low water levels at the tailwater
Sudden changes in water levels in the tailwater
Poor water quality in the tailwater
Improper disposal of litter, trash, or toilet paper
Conflicts with other recreational users
Loud, rude or inconsiderate behavior by other users
Boating hazards (e.g., stumps, shallow areas)
Poor trail conditions
Lack of sanitary facilities
6. Please evaluate the condition of each of the following facilities at this tailwater. (check appropriate box)
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly
inade uate Totally
Inade uate Don't know/
Not applicable
Boat ramps convenient to tailwater
Parkin areas convenient to tailwater
Campgrounds
Trails to tailwater
Fishing access/facilities
Toilets Port-a-iohns
Informational/Warning Si na e
If you feel any of the facilities at this tailwater are "mostly inadequate" or "totally inadequate", please explain why.
Does the operation of the dam/powerhouse influence your decision to recreate in the tailwater? If so, for what reason?
8. What is the zip code of your primary residence?
9. Do you own waterfront property on any of the Yadkin Project reservoirs? Yes ( ) No ( )
10. What is your age? less than 16E] 16-21E:] 22-45 F--] 46-65 over 65
Are you male or female ?
11. Do you have any other comments regarding your recreation experience at this tailwater area?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! ! !
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ALCOA
Entrevistador: Fecha:
Lugar: Hora:
PROYECTO YADKIN
ENCUESTA DE USO PARA EL AREA DEL RIO DEBAJO DE LA REPRESA
La Divisi6n Yadkin de Alcoa Power Generating Inc., que maneja esta Area de recreo, ha contratado a ERM para conducir una encuesta
de use de recreo en el Area del rio aproximadamente 1,000 pies inmediatamente debajo de las represas High Rock, Tuckertown,
Narrows (Lago Badin) y Falls. Esta informaci6n sera usada para ayudar a mejorar oportunidades de recreo. Favor de tomar unos
minutos para contestar estas preguntas. Su experiencia y opiniones son importantes para nosotros.
Favor de marcar todas las actividades en las cuales usted ha participado o participard durante su visita al area de rio debajo de la
represa hoy.
correr bote de motor nadar picnic
pescar desde un bote correr jet ski tomar sol
pescar desde la orilla esquiar sobre agua navegar
pasear en canoa / kayak acampar cazar
caminar otro
2. De la lista anterior, Zcudl fue su actividad primaria (la raz6n principal por su visita a la represa) hoy?
3. Si usted esta navegando en el rio, 4cudl botadura us6?
4. Si usted anda a pie, Lc6mo lleg6 al area del rio debajo de la represa?
Publico Privado
5. Nos gustaria saber si usted ha encontrado ciertas condiciones en esta area del rio que han interferido con su experiencia de
recreo hoy. Favor de marcar si to siguiente fue un problema mayor, moderado o menor, o ningun problema para su visita hoy.
Problema Problema
Demasiadas personas en la orilla
Condiciones sobrecargadas en ]as botaduras de botes
Demasiados botes en esta Area del rio
Nivel de agua baja en esta area del rio
Cambios repentinos en niveles de agua en esta Area del rio
Pobre calidad de agua en esta area del rio
Disposici6n inadecuada de basura o papel sanitario
Comportamiento alborotoso, ofensivo o desconsiderado de
otros visitantes
Peligros para botes (cepas, areas de poca profundidad)
Pobres condiciones de veredas
Areas de estacionamiento sobrecargadas
Falta de instalaciones sanitarias
Problema Ningnn
6. Favor de evaluar la condici6n de cada una de las instalaciones en esta Area del rio (marcar caja apropiada)
Excelente Muy bueno Aceptable Mayormente
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inadecuado No se/
No a lica
Botaduras convenientes a] area de rio
Areas de estacionamiento
convenientes a] area del rio
Areas de acam ar
Veredas al area debajo de la re resa
Acceso / facilidades de esca
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ortati 1 es
Letreros de informaci6n / avisos
Si usted opina que algunas de las instalaciones del area debajo de esta represa estan "mayormente inadecuadas" o "totalmente
inadecuadas" favor de explicar porque.
7.
8.
ZCual es el c6digo postal de su residencia principal?
ZEs usted dueno de alguna propiedad frente al agua de alguna represa del Proyecto Yadkin?
Sf ( ) No ( )
9. 4Cuantos anos tiene? Menos de 16 B 16-21 e 22-45 B 46-65 B Mas de 65 e
Sexo: masculino femenino
10. ZLa operaci6n de la represa / estaci6n de fuerza, afecta su decisi6n de hacer recreaci6n en el area del rio debajo de la represa?
De ser asi, LporquV
11. jiene alg6n otro comentario relacionado con su experiencia recreativa en esta represa?
lGracias por tomar el tiempo para completar esta encuesta!
Appendix E
Tailwater Use Survey
Instructions
TAILWATER USE SURVEY
INSTRUCTIONS
• This survey should only be distributed to recreational users in the tailwaters of the
four dams (defined as within approximately 1,000 feet below each dam.
• Please focus on boaters in the tailwaters
• This survey should only be distributed to one person in each group (e.g., if there is a
family of four in one boat - only have one person fill out the survey).
• Please distribute the survey to as many different groups as possible, without
interfering with the work that you need to do.
• In approaching a recreational user, just tell them that Alcoa is conducting a survey to
better understand recreational use at the Yadkin Project and will use this information
to help improve recreational opportunities. Ask them if they would be willing to fill
out the survey, you might mention that it will only take them a few minutes to fill out
the survey
• Please ask the recreation user to fill out the survey and mail it back to ERM. All they
need to do is fold the survey and tape or staple it closed. The survey is already
stamped and addressed.
• If they want to give the survey back to you, that is fine if you are willing to accept
them. All you would need to do is drop them in the mail. This is totally up to you if
you are willing to take them back. Please do not let this interfere with the work you
are doing.
• If you have any questions please call Dave Blaha at 410-266-0006.
• My email address is david.blaha(aenn.com
Thanks!!!
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Appendix G
Resident Use Survey Cover
Letter
and
Survey Form
PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU LIVE OR OWN
PROPERTY ADJACENT TO A
YADKIN PROJECT RESERVOIR (LAKE)
YADKIN HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (FERC No. 2197)
RESIDENT USE SURVEY
The Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (Yadkin), a subsidiary of Alcoa, has initiated the
relicensing process for the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project. The Yadkin Project is currently licensed by
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This license expires in 2008 and Yadkin must
file a new license application with FERC in 2006 to continue operation of the Project. The Yadkin
Project consists of four reservoirs (lakes), dams, and powerhouses, High Rock Reservoir (High Rock
Lake), Tuckertown Reservoir (Tuckertown Lake), Narrows Reservoir (Badin Lake), and Falls
Reservoir (Falls Lake).
The relicensing process must consider a variety of resources, including recreational use of the Project
lands and reservoirs (lakes). Yadkin has hired a consulting firm, ERM, to conduct a recreation use
survey at the Yadkin Project. In order to better assess recreational use of the Project reservoirs (lakes),
Yadkin permit holders will be sent this Resident Use Survey. This information will be used to help
assess and possibly enhance recreational use and opportunities at the Yadkin Project.
In this survey, you are being asked to provide information on your recreational use of the Project
reservoirs (lakes) for just last month. Yadkin permit holders will receive one of 12 monthly mailings
asking about their recreational use of the Project reservoirs (lakes) for the past month. You have been
randomly selected to receive this survey this month. Please do not be concerned if your neighbors did
not also receive a survey this month. The intent is to try to survey all Yadkin permit holders, so
eventually all permit holders should receive the survey, if they have not already.
The reason you are only being asked about recreational use for the past month is to help make this
survey as accurate as possible. The accuracy of the survey is greatly enhanced using this approach,
since it only requires the person answering the survey to recall one month's worth of recreational
activity. The results of the survey responses will be used to estimate total annual recreational use for
all Yadkin permit holders. Ultimately, recreation use estimates will be used by FERC to evaluate the
recreational value of the Yadkin Project when considering a new license for the Project.
Please be as accurate as you can about your actual recreational use last month, even if it reflects more
or less recreational use than normal. Your individual responses are important and will be kept
completely confidential. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please do not hesitate to
contact Karen Wilson at [phone] during normal working hours or via email at
karen.\N?ilson(ci.:erm.com. Please return this survey as soon as possible. A stamped addressed return
envelope has been provided for your convenience.
THANK YOU!!!!!
David W. Blaha, AICP
ERM
200 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
YADKIN PROJECT
RESIDENT USE SURVEY
The Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power Generating Inc. has hired ERM to conduct a recreation use survey at High Rock, Tuckertown, Narrows
(Badin Lake), and Falls Reservoirs (collectively the Yadkin reservoirs). This information will be used to help improve recreation
opportunities. Please take a few minutes to answer these questions. Your experience and opinions are important to us.
1. Check the reservoir on which you own waterfront property. ( ) High Rock ( ) Tuckertown ( ) Narrows (Badin Lake)
2. Approximately how many days during March 2004 did you spend at your waterfront home?
days (maximum of 31 days)
3. How many people usually stayed at your waterfront home during March 2004?
Number of adults (16 years or older)
Number of children (less than 16 years)
Please also estimate the number of "visitor days" (the sum of each guest that you had times the number of days each guest stayed at
your waterfront home and used the reservoir during March 2004).
Number of guests during March 2004: guests. Total number of visitor days during March 2004: "visitor days"
4. Please have the adult and child (if applicable) in your household whose birthdays are closest to July V answer this survey
question. About how many days during March 2004 did this adult and this child (together with other household members, or
individually) participate in the following activities, as their principal recreational activity, on the reservoir? For example, let's say both
the adult and child answering this question went motor boating on a Project reservoir about 21 times during March 2004. If fishing was
their principal recreational activity (e.g., the reason they went out on their boat) 12 of these times, and the other 9 times they simply went
boating, then you would write in "12" next to boat fishing and a "9" next to motor boating in both the adult and child columns below.
Please estimate the number of days of participation in each recreational activity. Please always estimate a number - do not write in
"a lot".
Recreational Activity Number of days the adult with the birthday
closest to July 151 participated in the following
recreational activities during March 2004. Number of days the child with the birthday
closest to July 151 participated in the following
recreational activities during March 2004.
motor boating
boat fishing
bank fishing
canoeing/kayaking
swimming
jet skiing
water skiing
camping
windsurfing
picnicking
hiking
sun bathing
sailing
other
lease list)
5. How crowded was the reservoir where you live on a typical Saturday or Sunday during March 2004?
(circle number).
Not Crowded 4 : Very Crowded
6. We would like to know whether you have encountered certain conditions at this reservoir that interfered with your recreation experience.
Please check whether each of the following is a big, moderate, slight, or not a problem.
Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem Not a Problem
Too many people along the shoreline
Too many watercraft on this reservoir
Low water levels at this reservoir
Improper disposal of litter, trash, or toilet paper
Conflicts with other recreation users
Loud, rude or inconsiderate behavior by other users
Boating hazards (e.g., stumps, shallow areas)
7. If your waterfront home is your primary residence, please provide the information requested in section A. If you use this waterfront
home for seasonal or weekend use, and it is not your primary residence, or if you are renting this home for the purpose of vacation or
recreation, please provide the information requested in section B.
A. If your waterfront home is your primary residence, please estimate the total expenditures that were made by all members of your
household during March 2004 for the following recreational or entertainment activities that were conducted at the Yadkin Reservoirs.
Please do NOT include normal household expenditures for daily activities that are not associated with recreation on the Yadkin
reservoirs
Restaurants and drinking places
(only if at a lakeview establishment) $ Gasoline (boat) $
Use fees (e.g., launch fees, slip rental) $ Equipment Rental $
Other reservoir-related recreation services General merchandise stores
(e.g., fishing guides, boat tours) $ (recreational supplies only) $
Bait/Tackle/ammunition $ Repair Service (boat) $
Seasonal boat rental fee $ Guide/Outfitters services $
Other $
B. If you use your waterfront home for seasonal or weekend use, please estimate the total expenditures that w ere made by all members of
your household during March 2004. Incl ude all expenses i ncurred during your stay at your waterfront home during March 2004.
Restaurants and drinking places $ Gasoline (car/boat) $
Food stores (i.e., groceries) $ Equipment Rental $
Other recreation services General merchandise stores (misc.
(e.g., fishing guides, boat tours, movies) $ supplies) $
Bait/Tackle/ammunition $ Repair Service (car/boat) $
Lodging $ Guide/Outfitter services $
Use fees (i.e., boat launch, slip rental) $ Other $
8. How often do you use any public boat launch areas? Frequently ( ) Commonly ( ) Occasionally ( ) Rarely ( )
9. Please circle below the type and number of watercraft that you keep at your waterfront home.
Powerboats 0 1 2 3 Jet skis 0 1 2 3 Canoeikayaks 0 1 2 3 Sailboats/boards 0 1 2 3
10. How would you rate the scenic quality of this reservoir (circle answer below)?
Very Unattractive Somewhat Unattractive Average Somewhat Attractive Very Attractive
11. Please circle any of the following that detract from the scenic quality of this area. (circle answers below)
Project dams Waterfront housing Electric transmission lines Exposed lake bottom Reservoirs
Docks/piers Timber harvesting Floating debris/trash Bulkheads/rip rap Muddy water
Lack of landscaping at public recreation areas Roads Eroding shoreline None Other
12. What is your age? less than 16 F] 16-21 F-1 22-45 F] 46-65 F] over 65
Are you male or female ?
Do you have any other comments regarding your recreation experiences at this reservoir?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!!! Please return this survey in the enclosed stamped envelope.
If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Karen Wilson at karen.wilson(ci;erm.com or [phone].
Appendix H
Private Community Use Survey
Cover Letter
and
Survey Form
PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU LIVE OR OWN
PROPERTY IN A WATERFRONT COMMUNITY ON
A YADKIN PROJECT RESERVOIR (LAKE)
YADKIN HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (FERC No. 2197)
PRIVATE COMMUNITY RESIDENT USE SURVEY
The Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (Yadkin), a subsidiary of Alcoa, has initiated the
relicensing process for the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project. The Yadkin Project is currently licensed by
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This license expires in 2008 and Yadkin must
file a new license application with FERC in 2006 to continue operation of the Project. The Yadkin
Project consists of four reservoirs (lakes), dams, and powerhouses, High Rock Reservoir (High Rock
Lake), Tuckertown Reservoir (Tuckertown Lake), Narrows Reservoir (Badin Lake), and Falls
Reservoir (Falls Lake).
The relicensing process must consider a variety of resources, including recreational use of the Project
lands and reservoirs (lakes). Yadkin has hired a consulting firm, ERM, to conduct a recreation use
survey at the Yadkin Project. In order to better assess recreational use of the Project reservoirs (lakes),
residents in private communities will be sent this Waterfront Community Resident Use Survey. This
information will be used to help assess and possibly enhance recreational use and opportunities at the
Yadkin Project.
You have been randomly selected to receive this survey. Please do not be concerned if your neighbors
did not also receive a survey. The intent is to survey a random sample of all private community
residents.
In this survey, you are being asked to provide information on your recreational use of the Project
reservoirs (lakes) for a three month period. The reason you are only being asked about recreational use
for these three months is to help make this survey as accurate as possible. Studies show that people's
recollections of activities over longer periods (for example an entire year) are not as accurate. The
accuracy of the survey is greatly enhanced using this approach. The results of the survey responses
will be used to estimate total annual recreational use for all Yadkin private community residents.
Ultimately, recreation use estimates will be used by FERC to evaluate the recreational value of the
Yadkin Project when considering a new license for the Project.
Please be as accurate as you can about your actual recreational use during these three months, even if
it reflects more or less recreational use than normal. Your individual responses are important and will
be kept completely confidential. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please do not
hesitate to contact Karen Wilson at [phone] during normal working hours or via email at
karen.wilson(ci,:erm.com. Please return this survey as soon as possible. A stamped addressed return
envelope has been provided for your convenience.
THANK YOU!!!!!
David W. Blaha, AICP
ERM
200 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
YADKIN PROJECT
PRIVATE COMMUNITY RESIDENT USE SURVEY
The Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power Generating Inc. has hired ERM to conduct a recreation use survey at High Rock, Tuckertown,
Narrows (Badin Lake), and Falls Reservoirs (collectively the Yadkin reservoirs). This information will be used to help improve
recreation opportunities. Please take a few minutes to answer these questions. Your experience and opinions are important to us.
1. Please indicate the name of your community.
Please check which reservoir your community is on () High Rock
( ) Tuckertown ( ) Narrows (Badin Lake)
2. Do you own waterfront property on a Yadkin reservoir (lake)? Yes ( ) No( )
3. Approximately how many days in March, April and May did you spend at your Yadkin reservoir home?
days (maximum of 92 days)
If this is not your primary residence, please provide the zip code of your primary residence
4. How many people usually stayed at your Yadkin reservoir home during March, April and May?
Number of adults (16 years or older)
Number of children (less than 16 years)
5. Please have the adult and child (if applicable) in your household whose birthdays are closest to July ls` answer this
survey question. About how many days during March, April and May did this adult and this child (together with other
household members, or individually) participate in the following activities, as theirprincipal recreational activity, on the
reservoir? For example, let's say both the adult and child answering this question went motor boating on a Project reservoir
about 21 times during this period. If fishing was their principal recreational activity (e.g., the reason they went out on their
boat) 12 of these times, and the other 9 times they simply went boating, then you would write in "12" next to boat fishing and a
"9" next to motor boating in both the adult and child columns below. Please estimate the number of days of participation in
each recreational activity. Please always estimate a number - do not write in "a lot".
Recreational
Activity Number of days the adult with the birthday
closest to July I" participated in the
following recreational activities during
March, April and May Number of days the child with the birthday
closest to July 1" participated in the
following recreational activities during
March, April and May
motor boating
boat fishing
bank fishing
canoeing/kayaking
swimming
jet skiing
water skiing
camping
windsurfing
picnicking
hiking
sun bathing
sailing
other
]ease list
6. How crowded was the reservoir where you live on a typical Saturday or Sunday during the spring of 2004
(circle number).
Not Crowded 4 10 Very Crowded
1 2 3 4 5
7. How often do you use any boat launches other than those in your waterfront community?
Frequently ( ) Commonly ( ) Occasionally ( ) Rarely ( )
8. Please circle below the type and number of watercraft that you keep at your Yadkin reservoir home.
Powerboats 0 1 2 3 Jet skis 0 1 2 3 Canoe/kayaks 0 1 2 3 Sailboatsiboards 0 1 2 3
We would like to know whether you have encountered certain conditions at this reservoir that interfered with your recreation
experience. Please check whether each of the following is a big, moderate, slight, or not a problem at this reservoir.
Big Problem
Too many people along the shoreline
Crowded conditions at boat launches
Too many watercraft on this reservoir
Low water levels at this reservoir
Improper disposal of litter, trash, or toilet paper
Conflicts with other recreational users
Loud, rude or inconsiderate behavior by other users
Boating hazards (e.g., stumps, shallow areas)
Slight Problem
11
Not a Problem
10. If your Yadkin reservoir home is your primary residence, please provide the information requested in section A. If you use
your Yadkin reservoir home for seasonal or weekend use, and it is not your primary residence, please provide the information
requested in section B.
A. If your Yadkin reservoir home is your primary residence, please estimate the total expenditures that were made by all members
of your household during just the month of April 2004 for the following recreational or entertainment activities that were
conducted at the Yadkin Reservoirs. Please do NOT include normal household expenditures for daily activities that are not
associated with recreation on the Yadkin reservoirs
Restaurants and drinking places
(only if at a lakeview establishment)
Other reservoir-related recreation
services (e.g., fishing guides)
Bait/Tackle/ammunition
Use fees (i.e., boat launch, slip rental)
Guide/Outfitter services
Gasoline (boat)
General merchandise stores
(recreational supplies only)
Equipment Rental
Repair Service (boat)
Other
B. If you use your Yadkin reservoir home for seasonal or weekend use, please estimate the total expenditures that were made by all
members of your household during just the month of April 2004 on the following items. Include all expenses incurred during
your stay at your reservoir home during April 2004.
Restaurants and drinking places
Food stores (i.e., groceries)
Other recreation services (e.g., fishing
guides, boat tours, movies)
Bait/Tackle/ammunition
Lodging
Use fees (i.e., boat launch, slip rental)
Gasoline (cariboat)
Equipment Rental
General merchandise stores
(misc. supplies)
Repair Service (cariboat)
Guide/Outfitter services
Other
11. How would you rate the scenic quality of this reservoir (circle answer below)
Very Unattractive Somewhat Unattractive Average Somewhat Attractive Very Attractive
12. Please circle any of the following that you think detract from the scenic quality of this reservoir (circle answers below)
Project dams Waterfront housing Electric transmission lines Exposed lake bottom Reservoirs
Docks/piers Timber harvesting Floating debris/trash Bulkheads/rip rap Muddy water
Lack of landscaping at public recreation areas Roads Eroding shoreline None Other
13. What is your age? less than 16F--] 16-21 F-] 22-45 F-1 46-65 F7 over 65
Are you male or female ?
14. Do you have any other comments regarding your recreation experiences at this reservoir?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!!! Please return this survey in the enclosed stamped envelope.
If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Karen Wilson at karen.wilsonL(eerm.com or [phone].
Appendix I
Business and Organization
Phone Survey
PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS PHONE SURVEY
ERM will conduct a phone survey with the designated contact person with each of the 16private
organizations/clubs with private boat launches and waterfront access at the Yadkin Project.
1. Confirm exact location of facility - which reservoir is it located on?
2. What recreational facilities do you have?
3. Are they functional at all water levels?
4. If not, which ones are affected, and at what water levels? (high, low)
5. What recreational activities occur at your facility
6. How many members do you have?
7. Are members allowed to bring guests and/or family members
8. Are you open year-round?
9. If not, when are you open?
10. What are your daily operating hours?
11. Do you allow overnight use (e.g., camping)
12. For each season (spring, summer, fall, winter)
- How many people use your facility on a typical weekday?
- How many people use your facility on a typical weekend day?
- What is the largest number of people you would have at any one time?
13. Has your organization/clubs use of this reservoir changed in the past 5 years?
14. If yes, is it increasing or decreasing?
15. If so, why?
Commercial Marinas PHONE SURVEY
ERM will conduct a phone survey with the designated contact person with each of the 8 private
organizations/clubs with private boat launches and waterfront access at the Yadkin Project.
1. Confirm exact location of facility - which reservoir is it located on?
2. What recreational facilities do you have? ?(Give Choices-boat ramp, fishing pier, boat pier,
Swim Beach, hiking trails, )
3. How many permanent slips, and how many temporary tie-ups?
4. How many slips are rented?
5. Are rentals by the year season etc?
6. How often are all the slips/tieups full? When(season?)
7. Are they functional at all water levels?
8. If not, which ones are affected, and at what water levels? (high, low)
9. What recreational activities occur at your facility (give choices-camping, boat fishing, bank
fishing, motor boating, sailing, windsurfing, canoing/kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing,
swimming, sun bathing, picnicking, hiking, other)
10. Is use by membership only?
11. How many members do you have?
12. Are members allowed to bring guests and/or family members
13. Are you open year-round?
14. If not, when are you open?
15. What are your daily operating hours?
16. Do you allow overnight use (e.g., camping)
17. For each season (spring, summer, fall, winter)
- How many people use your facility on a typical weekday?
- How many people use your facility on a typical weekend?
- What is the largest number of people you would have at any one time?
18. Has your organization/clubs use of this reservoir changed in the past 5 years?
19. If yes, is it increasing or decreasing?
20. If so, why?
Campgrounds PHONE SURVEY
ERM will conduct a phone survey with the designated contact person with each of the 8 private
organizations/clubs with private boat launches and waterfront access at the Yadkin Project.
1. Confirm exact location of facility - which reservoir is it located on?
2. What recreational facilities do you have?(Give Choices-boat ramp, fishing pier, boat pier, Swim
Beach, hiking trails, )
3. Are they functional at all water levels?
4. If not, which ones are affected, and at what water levels? (high, low)
5. What recreational activities occur at your facility(give choices--camping, boat fishing, bank
fishing, motor boating, sailing, windsurfing, canoing/kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing,
swimming, sun bathing, picnicking, hiking, other)
6. Are you open year-round?
7. If not, when are you open?
8. What are your daily operating hours?
9. Total # of campsites (tent and rv)
10. average # of people per campsite
11. Relative number of permanent (year round) and seasonal campsites as % or number
12. For each season (spring, summer, fall, winter)
- How many people use your facility on a typical weekday?
- How many people use your facility on a typical weekend day?
- What is the largest number of people you would have at any one tune?
13. Has your organization/clubs use of this reservoir changed in the past 5 years?
14. If yes, is it increasing or decreasing?
15. If so, why?
16.
Appendix J
Uwharrie National Forest
Recreation Survey
UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION SURVEY
1. Which reservoir are you visiting? Narrows (Badin) Falls
2. Which of the following most closely describes your normal recreation experience on the reservoir you selected
above?
a) - mostly natural appearing landscape, modifications evident but blend with nature
- low to moderate concentration of users
- opportunity for contact with others and isolation from others about equal
b) - mostly natural appearing landscape, modifications not easily apparent
- low concentration of users
- opportunity for isolation from others more common than opportunity for contact with others
c) - natural appearing landscape with no evidence of modification
- very low concentration of users
- opportunity for isolation from others occurs frequently
- motorized use does not occur
d) - landscape is not generally natural appearing and has been modified substantially
- moderate to high concentration of users
- opportunity for affiliation with others occurs frequently
e) - landscape appears to be substantially urbanized
- high concentration of users
- opportunity for affiliation with others occurs frequently
Which of the above experiences most closely describes the type of experience you would like to have at this
reservoir? (Circle one) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
4. For each of the questions below, please select one of the following distances to reflect your preferences:
20 feet (a car length) 50 feet (length of a garden hose)
80 feet (length of a tennis court) 125 feet (distance from home plate to second base)
225 feet (length of a 747 jet) 300 feet (length of a football field)
>300 feet (greater than the length of a football field)
While boating, how far away from your boat are other boats before you be in to feel the following.
Crowded 20-ft 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 300-ft >300-ft
Moderately crowded 20-ft 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 300-ft >300-ft
Not crowded 20-ft 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-11 300-ft >300-ft
Moderately isolated 20-ft 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 300-ft >300-ft
Isolated 20-ft 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 300-ft >300-ft
While camping, how far from our site are other ca m si tes befo re o u begin t o fe el the fo llow ing?
Crowded 20-ft 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 300-ft >300-ft
Moderately crowded 20-ft 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 300-ft >300-ft
Not crowded 20-ft 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 300-ft >30041
Moderately isolated 20-ft so ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 300-ft >300-ft
Isolated 20-ft H 50-ft 80-ft 125-ft 225-ft 30041 >300-ft
Is your principal reason for recreating in this area to use/view the reservoir? (circle one) No Yes
If this reservoir were not available for use, what recreation area would you most likely visit instead?
ENCUESTA DE RECREACI6N DEL BOSQUE NACIONAL UWHARRIE
?Cual represa esta usando usted? Narrows Represa Badin Falls
2. ZCual de los siguientes se acerca ma's a su experiencia recreativa normal en la represa seleccionada por
usted arriba?
a) - paisaje mayormente natural con modificaciones evidentes que armonizan con la naturaleza
- concentraciones bajas a moderadas de usuarios
- oportunidades para contacto con otras personas y aislamiento de otras personas casi iguales
b) - paisaje mayormente natural con modificaciones muy evidentes
- concentraciones bajas de usuarios
- oportunidades para aislamiento de otras personas mas comun que oportunidades para contacto
con otras personas
c) - paisaje natural sin evidencia de modificaciones
- concentraciones muy bajas de usuarios
- oportunidades frecuentes para aislamiento de otras personas
- no hay use de vehfculos de motor
d) - paisaje generalmente no natural con modificaciones sustanciales
- concentraciones de usuarios moderadas a altas
- oportunidades para contacto con otras personas ocurren con frecuencia
e) - paisaje parece estar substancialmente urbanizado
- alta concentraci6n de usuarios
- oportunidades para contacto con otras personas ocurren con frecuencia
3. ZCual de los anteriores mejor describe el tipo de experiencia que le gustariia tener en esta represa?
(Marque uno con un circulo) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
4. Mientras esta navegando, Zcuan lejos estan los otros botes antes de usted comenzar a sentir to siguiente?
a) abarrotado pies
b) moderadamente abarrotado pies
c) no abarrotado pies
d) moderadamente aislado pies
f) aislado pies
5. Mientras esta acampando, Zcuan lejos de su lugar de acampar se encuentran los otros lugares de acampar
antes de usted comenzar a sentir to siguiente?
a) abarrotado pies
b) moderadamente abarrotado pies
c) no abarrotado pies
d) moderadamente aislado pies
f) aislado pies
6. ZEs su motivo principal de recreaci6n en esta area usar / ver la represa? (marque uno) No Si
7. Si no estuviera disponible esta represa para su uso, 4cual area de recreaci6n visitaria usted?
Appendix K
Public Access Recreation Area
Descriptions and Visitor Use
Survey Responses
Highway 601 Boat Access Area (#01)

Reservoir High Rock
Location On Highway 601, State Route 6700, at the Davie
County and Rowan County line
Existing Boat ramp, shoreline access for 6 anglers
Facilities
Parking capacity: 10 vehicles with trailers
Managed by Davie County Parks and Rec. Dept. £<
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# of Spot Counts I r,> # of Visitor I se Surveys

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Ma June Jul Au . Se t. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
9 21 50 16 3 12 0 0 0 5 0 0 116
Peak # of People Date # times parkin g capacity exceeded 0
Primarv Recreation Activities: Bank Fishing and Boat Fishing

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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 33% 67% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 0% 33% 67% 0% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 33% 67% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 33% 33% 33% 0%

Not Crowded 4 ? very Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
100%
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Very ry Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 33% 33% 0% 0% 33%
Parkin lots 0% 33% 67% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
Lighting 0% 0% 33% 0% 0% 67%
Informational Si na a 0% 0% 67% 0% 0% 33%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 0% 33% 33% 0% 33%
General C6naiments
Remote site very distant from main reservoir. Reservoir is riverine in character in this location.
Rowan County Pump Station Boat Access Area 002)
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Reservoir High Rock
Location Off Hannah Ferry Road, State Route 1926
Existing
Facilities Boat ramp, shoreline access for 4 anglers
Parking capacity: 10 vehicles with trailers
Managed by Rowan County Parks and Rec. Dept.

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# of Spot Counts 165 # of Visitor Use Surveys 8

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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
234 246 236 59 26 33 6 9 0 0 0 25 873
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Acti_vi : Bank Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 13% 0% 88% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 25% 13% 25% 38% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 13% 88% 0%
Availabili of sanitary facilities 25% 0%
Crowd
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Not Crowded Ve Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Facility Conditions
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate
Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 13% 13% 0% 13% 63%
Parkin lots 0% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 0% 13% 0% 13% 75%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 38% 0% 0% 63%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 88%
Toilets (Port-a-john 0% 0% 25% 13% 13% 50%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 13% 0% 13% 75%
Lighting 0% 0% 13% 0% 13% 75%
Informational Si na a 0% 25% 50% 0% 13% 13%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 25% 50% 0% 13% 13%
General;'Comments
Isolated area, some safety concerns. Reservoir is riverine in character at this location.
York Hill Boat Access Area 003)
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Reservoir High Rock
Location Off of Old Salisbury Road, State Route 1163
Existing Boat ramps (2), shoreline access for 16 anglers
Facilities
Parking capacity: 20 vehicles with trailers
Managed by NC DOT
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# of Spot Counts 165 # of Visitor Use Surveys 33

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Ma June July Au Se t. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March A ri] Annual Total
739 674 1,051 952 235 715 70 941 178 168 268 410 6,400
Peak # of People Date # times arkin ca aci exceeded 3 Max - 27 vehi cles 10/12/03
Primary Recreation Activities: Boat Fishing and Bank Fishier
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 3% 97% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 3% 12% 85% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 3% 0% 97% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 3% 3% 94% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 3% 0% 12% 85% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 3% 97% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 3% 0% 97% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Availabili of sanitary facilities 3% 0% 3% 94% 0%
Crowding f t F-l", -#
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Not Crowded Ve Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
73% 18% 6% 4% 0% 0%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 12% 55% 3% 0% 30%
Parkin lots 3% 33% 64% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 3% 48% 0% 0% 48%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 21% 0% 0% 79%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 15% 0% 0% 85%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 24% 3% 3% 70%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 30% 9% 6% 55%
Lighting 0% 0% 73% 0% 0% 27%
Informational Si na a 0% 3% 94% 0% 0% 3%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 3% 91% 0% 0% 6%
., General Comments
Reservoir is riverine in character at this location.
Crane Creek Fishing Pull-off Access Area 004)

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Reservoir High Rock
Location Off Goodman Lake Road, State Route 2168, at the . .
Crane Creek Bridge

Existing Shoreline access for 24 anglers
Facilities f
Parking capacity: no legal parking
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# of Spot Counts 165 # of Visitor Use Surveys 7 ?
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Ma June Jul Au Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
69 87 19 19 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 208
Peak # of Peo le Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activi : Bank Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 14% 86% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 0% 14% 14% 71% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 0% 29% 71% 0%
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1 2 3 4 5
86% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 86%
Parkin lots 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 29% 0% 0% 71%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 29% 0% 0% 71%
Toilets (Port-a-john 0% 0% 29% 29% 0% 43%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 43% 14% 0% 43%
Lighting 0% 0% 57% 0% 0% 43%
Informational Si na a 0% 0% 86% 14% 0% 0%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 86% 0% 0% 14%
General Comments
No legal parking along causeway/bridge - Sheriff issuing tickets to cars parked along shoulder of road
Little Crane Creek Fishing Access Area 005)
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Reservoir High Rock
Location Off Providence Church Road, State Route 2134 °

Existing Boat ramps (2), shoreline access for 24 anglers
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Parking capacity: 8 vehicles or 4 vehicles with -
trailers

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# of Spot Counts 165 # of Visitor Use Surveys 6
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
10 32 51 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 151
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 0
Primarv Recreation Activity: Bank Fishing

Recreation Problems
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Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 17% 17% 67% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 17% 17% 67% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 33% 0% 67% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 17% 0% 17% 67% 0%
Im ro er disposal of litter, trash, etc. 17% 0% 33% 50% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 33% 67% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 17% 17% 67% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 33% 67% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 33% 0% 17% 50% 0%
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Not Crowded 4 10 Ve ry Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
67% 33% 0% 0% 0% 0%

FacllityGonditions

Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 17% 0% 17% 17% 50%
Parkin lots 0% 17% 67% 17% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 17% 0% 0% 0% 83%
Cam rounds 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 83%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 0% 17% 0% 83%
Toilets Port-a john 0% 0% 0% 17% 0% 83%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 0% 17% 0% 83%
Lighting 17% 0% 17% 0% 0% 67%
Informational Si nape 0% 0% 33% 0% 17% 50%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 0% 33% 17% 17% 33%
General Comments
Off road parking difficult
Southmont Boat Access Area (#07)
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Reservoir High Rock
Location Off Wildlife Area Recreation Road, State Route
1300
Existing Boat launch lanes (5), boat dock, shoreline access
Facilities for 50 anglers, picnic tables (3), portable toilets (2)
Parking capacity: 200 vehicles and trailers

# of Spot Counts 189 # of Visitor Use Surveys 93

May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
5,368 4,113 4,937 4,528 3,747 2,241 643 344 556 259 336 2,781 29,854
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primar Recreation Activity: Boat Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 1% 6% 5% 86% 1%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 4% 9% 18% 68% 1%
Too man boats on this reservoir 2% 8% 13% 74% 3%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 4% 8% 85% 3%
Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 4% 9% 8% 78% 1 %
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 2% 10% 84% 4%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 1 % 3% 5% 87% 3%
Boating hazards 0% 4% 4% 88% 3%
Availability of sanitary facilities 1% 4% 4% 86% 4%
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Crowding
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Very Crowded
No Response
1 2 3 4 5
52% 22%
-- 14% 6% 2% 4%
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Facility Conditions
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 24% 31% 32% 0% 0% 13%
Parkin lots 13% 45% 38% 0% 1% 3%
Marinas 2% 16% 35% 2% 0% 44%
Campgrounds 0% 8% 25% 1% 0% 67%
Swimming beaches 1% 8% 23% 0% 1% 68%
Toilets Port-a-john 1% 5% 33% 4% 3% 53%
Fishing piers 1 % 6% 29% 3% 1 % 59%
Lighting 3% 9% 42% 1 % 1 % 44%
Informational Si na a 16% 24% 48% 1% 0% 11%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 4% 15% 45% 1% 0% 34%
General Comments:
Bassmaster's Fishing Tournament held here annually. Boat ramp is periodically closed due to low water levels.
High Rock Marina and Campground (#08)
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Reservoir High Rock

Location Off Wofford Road, State Route 2286 in the Cotton
Grove Township, Davidson County, NC
Existing Boat ramp, boat docks/wetslips, 106 campsites, -
Facilities shoreline access for 80 anglers, restrooms/bath '
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facilities, 3 picnic tables, phone, restaurant/store -
Parking capacity: 100 vehicles

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# of Spot Counts 186 # of Visitor Use Surveys 8
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May June Jul y . Se t. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
394 443 398 599 366 88 47 0 0 0 0 112 2,447
Peak # of People Date # times arkin capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activities: Motor Boating, Camping, Bank Fishing, and Boat Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 13% 88% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 13% 0% 0% 75% 13%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 13% 88% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 13% 88% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities
0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Not Crowded Ve Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
25% 38% 38% 0% 0% 0%
F,clht , conditions

Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 13% 0% 50% 0% 0% 38%
Parkin lots 13% 13% 63% 0% 0% 13%
Marinas 38% 25% 38% 0% 0% 0%
Campgrounds 38% 13% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Swimming beaches 0% 13% 25% 0% 0% 63%
Toilets (Port-a-john 0% 38% 50% 0% 0% 13%
Fishing piers 0% 13% 63% 0% 0% 25%
Lighting 0% 13% 75% 0% 0% 13%
Informational Si na a 13% 25% 50% 0% 0% 13%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 25% 50% 0% 0% 25%
General Comments,
Privately-owned business - not open year-round
Highway 47 Fishing Pull-off 009)
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Reservoir High Rock
Location Highway 47

Existing Shoreline access for 24 anglers
Facilities
Parking capacity: no legal parking " .i
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# of Spot Counts 183 # of Visitor Use Surveys 0
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
44 6 25 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 124 204
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activities:
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Crowded conditions at boat launch N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Too man boats on this reservoir N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Low water levels at this reservoir N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
-Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Conflicts with other recreational users N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Inconsiderate behavior b other users N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Boating hazards N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Availability of sanitary facilities N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Not Crowded 1 ' Very Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Parkin lots N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Marinas N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Campgrounds N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Swimming beaches N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Toilets Port-a-john N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fishing piers N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
-Lighting N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Informational Si na a N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
General Comments
There is no legal parking available at this site and the sheriff routinely tickets any vehicles parked on the shoulder of the road.
Buddle Creek Boat Access Area 010)

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Reservoir High Rock

Location
Off Holloway Church Road, State Route 2294 a
Existing Boat ramp (3 launch lanes), swimming area, beach
Facilities area, shoreline access for 12 anglers, 7 picnic tables, -
2 portable toilets

Parking capacity: 100 vehicles and 50 trailers ,
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# of Spot Counts 189 # of Visitor Use Surveys 75 L
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May June Jul Au Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan.
Feb. March April Annual Total
1,348 1,597 1,945 1,191 546 291 23 E 23 13 58 119 1,330 8,486
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
-Primary Recreation Activities: Bank Fishing and Boat Fishier
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 8% 89% 3%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 1 % 12% 84% 3%
Too man boats on this reservoir 1% 0% 12% 84% 3%
Low water levels at this reservoir 1% 5% 5% 85% 3%
-Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 5% 5% 11% 77% 1%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 4% 7% 87% 3%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 5% 5% 87% 3%
Boating hazards 1 % 7% 1 % 87% 4%
Availability of sanitary facilities 7% 5% 5% 81% 1%
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1 2 3 4 5
48% 17% 19% 11% 4% 1%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 24% 23% 25% 1% 0% 27%
Parkin lots 27% 27% 40% 1% 0% 5%
Marinas 7% 13% 32% 1% 0% 47%
Campgrounds 1% 9% 20% 1% 0% 68%
Swimming beaches 8% 15% 29% 1 % 0% 45%
Toilets Port-a-john 3% 8% 41% 8% 4% 36%
Fishing piers 4% 4% 23% 7% 3% 60%
Lighting 1% 5% 44% 8% 0% 41%
Informational Si na a 21% 15% 53% 3% 0% 8%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 19% 11% 49% 3% 0% 19%
General: Comments is
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Abbotts Creek Highway 8 Bridge Pull-off Fishing Area (#12)
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Reservoir High Rock
Location Off Highway 8 at the intersection with Abbotts Creek
Bridge

Existing Shoreline access for 200 anglers
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Parking capacity: no legal parking
Managed by NC DOT
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# of Spot Counts 189
# of Visitor Use Surveys
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec . Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
17 391 12 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 464
Peak # of People Date # tim es parking ca aci exceeded 1 Max - 23 vehicles on 6/23/03
Primary Recreation Activities: Boat Fishing and Ban
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 0% 33% 67% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Availability of sanity facilities 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Not Crowded Ver Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
33% 33% 33% 0% 0%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 33% 67% 0% 0% 0%
Parkin lots 0% 67% 33% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 0% 0% 33% 0% 67%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 0% 33% 0% 67%
Swimming beaches 33% 33% 0% 0% 0% 33%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 67% 0% 0% 33%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 0% 33% 0% 67%
Lighting 0% 0% 33% 0% 0% 67%
Informational Si na a 0% 33% 33% 0% 0% 33%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 33% 0% 33% 0% 0% 33%
General Comments
No legal parking along road - Sheriff issuing tickets to cars parked along shoulder of road
Smiley's Tamarac Marina, Inc. (#13)
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Reservoir High Rock
Location On Bringle Ferry Road, State Route 1002
Existing
Facilities Boat ramp, boat dock, fishing pier, 3 picnic tables

Parking capacity: 80 vehicles with trailers

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# of Spot Counts 171
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
1,993 2,230 2,251 1,363 774 781 53 403 16 197 484 546 11,091
Peak # of Peo le Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 1 Max - 81 vehicles on 6/14/03
Primary Recreation Activities: Boat Fishing and Motor Boatin
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 9% 3% 88% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 6% 9% 15% 70% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 9% 15% 3% 73% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 6% 9% 85% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 3% 97% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 6% 94% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 97% 3%
Availability of sanitary facilities 3% 0% 6% 91% 0%

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1 2 3 4 5
27% 33% 12% 6% 21% 0%
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Boat ram s/docks 3% 33% 36% 0% 0% 27%
Parkin lots 6% 36% 55% 0% 0% 3%
Marinas 6% 36% 42% 0% 0% 15%
Campgrounds 3% 3% 18% 0% 0% 76%
Swimming beaches 3% 0% 15% 0% 0% 82%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 3% 30% 3% 3% 61%
Fishing piers 0% 9% 33% 0% 0% 58%
Lighting 0% 12% 52% 0% 0% 36%
Informational Si na a 0% 18% 76% 0% 0% 6%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 15% 58% 3% 0% 24%
General Comments
Privately-owned business. Charges fee to use boat launch
Dutch Second Creek Public Access 014)
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Location On Bringle Ferry Road, State Route 1002, in
Rowan County, North Carolina

Existing
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Boat ramp (2 launch lanes), boat dock (2), shoreline
access for 36 anglers
Parking capacity: 120 vehicles with trailers
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan . Feb. March Aril Annual Total
2,671 2,502 2,403 2,016 1,334 1,010 88 457 42 256 790 1,111 14,680
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activities: Boat Fishing and Motor Boating
Recreation Problems ? Apso
Big Problem Moderate Problem S light Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 3% 9% 87% 1%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 7% 6% 17% 70% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 6% 7% 19% 69% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 1 % 1 % 96% 1%
Im ro er disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 6% 17% 77% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 4% 94% 1%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 1% 3% 94% 1%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 1 % 97% 1 %
Availability of sanitarv facilities 1 % 1 % 6% 90% 1 %
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1 2 3 4 5
49% 16% 13% 13%
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Boat ram s/docks 6% 30% 53% 1 % 0% 10%
Parkin lots 3% 29% 69% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 3% 19% 73% 1% 0% 4%
Campgrounds 1% 1% 31% 1% 0% 64%
Swimming beaches 1% 0% 30% 1% 0% 67%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 3% 40% 0% 3% 54%
Fishing piers 0% 7% 40% 0% 3% 50%
Lighting 0% 7% 61% 1 % 1 % 29%
Informational Si na a 0% 17% 81% 0% 1 % 0%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 1% 13% 61% 3% 1% 20%
General Comments

Flat Swamp Access Area (#15)
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Reservoir High Rock
Location Off Highway 8
Existing Boat ramp (3 launch lanes), swim area, beach area,
Facilities shoreline access for 26 anglers, 2 picnic tables, 1
portable toilet
Parking capacity: 30 vehicles and 30 trailers
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# of Spot founts 189 # of Visitor Use Surveys 41

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May June Jul Aug. Se t. Oct. Nov. Dec. an. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
1,003 1,909 1,547 1,036 518 585 93 127 156 28 106 766 7,875
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 72 Max - 68 vehicles on 7/26/03
Primarv Recreation Activities: Swimming, Boat Fishing and Sunbathing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 2% 2% 7% 88% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 2% 2% 15% 78% 2%
Too man boats on this reservoir 2% 2% 12% 78% 5%
Low water levels at this reservoir 5% 0% 15% 78% 2%
Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 0% 5% 17% 76% 2%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 5% 5% 88% 2%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 2% 7% 88% 2%
Boating hazards 0% 2% 10% 85% 2%
Availability of sanitary facilities 2% 0%
6 OWUIII 10% 85% 2%

Not Crowded is Ver Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
49% 12% 32% 7%
Facility C'ondi'tions 0% 0%
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 5% 15% 34% 2% 0% 44%
Parkin lots 5% 24% 61% 0% 0% 10%
Marinas 2% 5% 29% 0% 0% 63%
Campgrounds 0% 5% 15% 0% 0% 80%
Swimming beaches 2% 17% 54% 7% 2% 17%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 5% 32% 15% 5% 44%
Fishing piers 2% 2% 24% 2% 2% 66%
Lighting 0% 7% 32% 2% 2% 56%
Informational Si na a 7% 12% 56% 2% 2% 20%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 2% 10% 51% 0% 2% 34%
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High Rock Dam Picnic and Fishing Access Area 017)
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Location Off Bringle Ferry Road, State Route 1002, in
Rowan County, North Carolina.

Existing Shoreline access for 64 anglers, 4 picnic tables,
Facilities portable toilet
Parking capacity: 40 vehicles
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May June I July I Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
1,056 927 957 441 160 140 204 31 0 0 75 662 4,653
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activity: Bank Fishme
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 11% 18% 71% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 11% 86% 4%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 14% 82% 4%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 18% 79% 4%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 11% 21% 18% 50% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 7% 89% 4%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 7% 89% 4%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 14% 82% 4%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 4% 25% 71% 0%

Crowding
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1 2 3 4 5
68% 14% 18% 0% 0% 0%
Facility Conditions ?X ?? ?? fRy
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 7% 0% 7% 4% 0% 82%
Parkin lots 18% 18% 64% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 4% 4% 4% 0% 0% 89%
Campgrounds 4% 0% 7% 0% 0% 89%
Swimming beaches 4% 0% 4% 0% 0% 93%
Toilets Port-a-john 7% 0% 50% 7% 0% 36%
Fishing piers 4% 0% 4% 0% 0% 93%
Lighting 4% 0% 14% 0% 0% 82%
Informational Si na a 4% 21% 61% 4% 0% 11%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 7% 14% 39% 14% 4% 21%
General Comments

High Rock Dam Tailrace Access - Davidson County Side (#18)

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Reservoir Tuckertown
Location Off Bringle Ferry Road, State Route 1002, in
Davidson County, North Carolina
Existing Tailrace fishing, shoreline access for 64 anglers
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Parking capacity: 15 vehicles - . -- - : -

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# of Spot Counts 163 # of Visitor Use Surveys 16
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
870 727 934 531 194 422 86 6 18 0 0 334 4,123
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activi : Bank Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 13% 13% 6% 69% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 13% 0% 81% 6%
Too man boats on this reservoir 6% 0% 6% 81% 6%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 13% 0% 88% 0%
-Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 19% 0% 13% 69% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 6% 13% 81% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 6% 6% 13% 69% 6%
Boating hazards 6% 6% 0% 81% 6%
Availabili of sanitary facilities 13% 13% 13% 63% 0%
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1 2 3 4 5
63% 19% 6% 0%
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Boat ram s/docks 0% 6% 13% 0% 0% 81%
Parkin lots 0% 19% 69% 13% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 6% 0% 6% 0% 88%
Campgrounds 0% 6% 0% 6% 0% 88%
Swimming beaches 0% 6% 0% 6% 6% 81%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 6% 6% 6% 13% 69%
Fishing piers 0% 13% 13% 6% 6% 63%
Lighting 0% 13% 19% 0% 6% 63%
Informational Si na a 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 19%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 13% 13% 13% 0% 63%
General Comments

Brin2le Ferry Boat Access Area 019)
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Location On Bringle Ferry Road, State Route 1004, in the r,
Healing Springs Township, Rowan County, NC
Existing Boat ramp (1 launch lane), boat dock, shoreline
Facilities access for 12 anglers, ',..,• ,

Parking capacity: 25 vehicles and trailers ; .'
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# of Spot Counts 170 # of Visitor Use Surveys 25

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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
776 903 1,029 484 258 282 156 36 0 45 102 352 4,443
Peak # of Peo le Date # times parkin g capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activities: Boat Fishing and Bank Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem IN. Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 8% 92% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 4% 8% 88% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 16% 84% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 4% 96% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 4% 4% 8% 84% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 4% 96% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 4% 96% 0%
-Boating hazards 0% 4% 0% 96% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 4% 0% 96% 0%
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1 2 3 4 5
72% 16% 8% 4% 0% 0%

Facility C ondltlCII1S

Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 12% 44% 4% 0% 40%
Parkin lots 4% 16% 80% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 4% 44% 0% 0% 52%
Cam rounds 0% 4% 32% 0% 0% 64%
Swimming beaches 0% 4% 20% 0% 4% 72%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 8% 24% 0% 0% 68%
Fishing piers 0% 8% 28% 0% 0% 64%
Lighting 0% 4% 48% 0% 0% 48%
Informational Si na a 0% 20% 80% 0% 0% 0%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 4% 48% 4% 4% 40%
General Comments -

Cedar Creek Fishing Pull-off 020)
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Location Off River Road, State Route 2152 ; ry

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Aril Annual Total
58 219 44 276 4 43 0 0 0 0 26 236 906
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 1 Max - 17 vehicles on 8/3/03
Primary Recreation Activities: Bank Fishing and Boat Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 25% 25% 50% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 25% 0% 0% 75% 0%
Im ro er disposal of litter, trash, etc. 25% 0% 0% 75% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 25% 75% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 25% 75% 0%
-Boating hazards 0% 0% 25% 75% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 0% 25% 75% 0%

Crowding

Not Crowded Ver Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
50% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0%

Facility Conditions

Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 75%
Parkin lots 0% 0% 25% 25% 0% 50%
Marinas 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 75%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 25% 25% 0% 50%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 75%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 50% 0% 25% 25%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 50% 25% 0% 25%
Lighting 0% 0% 25% 50% 0% 25%
Informational Si na a 0% 0% 50% 25% 0% 25%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 75%
General Comments

Lick Creek Fishing Pull-off 021)
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May June Jul Au Se t. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
14 0 119 0 0 37 15 0 0 0 102 85 372
Peak # of Peo le Date # times arkin ca aci exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activities: Bank Fishing, Boat Fishing, and Canoeing/kayaking
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%

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1 2 3 4 5
100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Parkin lots 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Marinas 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Lighting 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Informational Si na a 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
General Comments
Very shallow water
Flat Creek Boating Access Area (#22)

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Reservoir Tuckertown
Location In Morgan Township, Rowan County on Flat
Creek, Tuckertown Reservoir, off Wildlife Access
Road, State Route 2191
Existing Boat launch (2 launch lanes), boat dock, shoreline
Facilities access for 56 anglers
Parking capacity: 70 vehicles with trailers 4 F
Managed by NC WRC
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# of Spot Counts ? 64- # of Visitor Use Surveys 33

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Ma June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
2,414 1,086 3,446 2,467 1,622 683 431 56 0 91 210 1,637 14,143
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activity: _ Boat Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 3% 0% 15% 76% 6%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 3% 9% 15% 64% 9%
Too man boats on this reservoir 3% 6% 15% 70% 6%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 9% 3% 85% 3%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 6% 3% 6% 79% 6%
Conflicts with other recreational users 3% 0% 3% 85% 9%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 6% 0% 0% 85% 9%
Boating hazards 0% 9% 3% 82% 6%
Availabilitv of sanitarv facilities 3% 3% 6% 79% 9%

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1 2 3 4 5
58% 12% 21% 3% 6% 0%

F crllty Conditions
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 27% 21% 21% 0% 0% 30%
Parkin lots 27% 30% 33% 0% 0% 9%
Marinas 6% 9% 21% 0% 0% 64%
Campgrounds 6% 3% 15% 0% 0% 76%
Swimming beaches 3% 6% 18% 0% 3% 70%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 6% 12% 3% 3% 76%
Fishing piers 0% 9% 18% 0% 3% 70%
Lighting 3% 9% 18% 3% 3% 64%
Informational Si na a 9% 21% 48% 3% 3% 15%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 6% 9% 33% 0% 0% 52%
General Comments

Flat Creek Fishing Access (#23)

Reservoir Tuckertown
Location In Morgan County, Rowan County on Flat Creek,
Tuckertown Reservoir, off River Road, State Route
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Facilities Shoreline access for 64 anglers, I picnic table
parking capacity: 12 vehicles with additional
parking along River Road at pull-off areas
Managed by NC WRC

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69 240 358 125 25 38 141 0 0 0 0 563 1,559
Peak It of Peo le Date # times parking capacity exceeded 3 Max - 23 vehicles 7/27/03
Primary Recreation Activi : Bank Fishing
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Too man eo le alon shoreline 0% 0% 0% 95% 5%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 5% 0% 9% 86% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 95% 5%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 5% 0% 91% 5%
Im ro er disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 5% 5% 86% 5%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 5% 0% 91% 5%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 95% 5%
-Boating hazards 0% 5% 5% 86% 5%
Availability of sanitary facilities 5% 0% 0% 9
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Crowding ? : IN,
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1 2 3 4 5
91% 0% 9% 0% 0%
Facility Conditions
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mo stly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 5% 9% 0% 0% 0% 86%
Parkin lots 5% 9% 82% 5% 0% 0%
Marinas 5% 0% 5% 0% 5% 86%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 91%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 82%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 9% 0% 5% 86%
Fishing piers 5% 0% 9% 5% 0% 82%
Lighting 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 86%
Informational Si na a 5% 5% 77% 5% 0% 9%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 86%
General Comments.

Newsome Road Access Area (#24)
Reservoir I Tuckertown
Location I Off Newsome Road, State Route 2538
Existing Boat ramp (2 launch lanes), shoreline access for 40
Facilities anglers, 6 picnic tables
Parking capacity: 20 vehicles
# of Spot Counts 163 # of Visitor Use Surveys 7
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 0% 14% 14% 0% 71%
Parkin lots 0% 0% 86% 0% 0% 14%
Marinas 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 86%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 86%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 86%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 86%
Jishing piers 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 86%
Lighting 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 86%
Informational Si na a 0% 0% 43% 0% 14% 43%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 0% 57% 0% 0% 43%
General Comments
Good spring fishing, little use otherwise
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May June Jul Au Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
207 235 59 82 5 66 56 31 0 0 50 420 1,211
Peak # of Peo le Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primar Recreation Activi : Bank Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
-Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
?Crowding
Not Crowded ' -Y i= No Response
1 2 3 4 5
86% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0%
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Parking capacity: 15 vehicles

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473 795 717 345 68 88 70 0 32 0 .50 409 3,047
Peak # of Peo le Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activi : Bank Fishing

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Too man people along shoreline 3% 3% 15% 78% 3%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 8% 90% 3%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 10% 88% 3%
Low water levels at this reservoir 3% 3% 8% 80% 8%
Im ro er disposal of litter, trash, etc. 5% 10% 10% 75% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 3% 8% 90% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 3% 8% 90% 0%
-Boating hazards 0% 5% 5% 88% 3%
Availability of sanitary facilities 5% 8% 15% 73% 0%
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1 2 3 4 5
65% 10% 10% 5% 10% 0%

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Boat ram s/docks 3% 3% 15% 0% 0% 80%
Parkin lots 5% 5% 73% 8% 5% 5%
Marinas 5% 0% 28% 0% 0% 68%
Campgrounds 0% 5% 18% 0% 3% 75%
Swimming beaches 3% 0% 23% 3% 0% 73%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 3% 18% 13% 3% 65%
Fishing piers 0% 3% 15% 5% 5% 73%
Lighting 0% 8% 33% 0% 3% 58%
Informational Si na a 3% 8% 73% 3% 0% 15%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 5% 15% 58% 0% 0% 23%
General Comments
Swimming is not a designated use, but popular at this site during summer
Highway 49 Boat Access Area (#26)
Description
Reservoir Tuckertown
Location Highway 49
Existing
Facilities Boat ramp (3 launch lanes), boat dock, shoreline
access for 12 anglers, 2 portable toilets
Parking capacity: 60 vehicles with trailers

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# of Spot Counts 181 # of Visitor Use Surveys 31
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May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
2,611 3,281 3,099 2,762 413 395 602 720 48 209 1,013 1,645 16,798
Peak # of People Date # times arkin capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activi : Boat Fishing
Recreation Problems
Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 3% 13% 81% 3%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 6% 13% 13% 61% 6%
Too man boats on this reservoir 3% 10% 13% 65% 10%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 6% 10% 74% 10%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 3% 6% 10% 74% 6%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 10% 3% 81% 6%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 6% 3% 3% 81% 6%
Boating hazards 6% 3% 10% 74% 6%
Availability of sanitary facilities_ 10% 6% 6% 74% 3%
Crowding
Not Crowded ' Very Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
45% 19% 16% 6% 13% 0%
Facility Conditions
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 29% 55% 6% 0% 10%
Parkin lots 3% 16% 74% 0% 0% 6%
Marinas 0% 13% 23% 0% 3% 61%
Cam rounds 0% 6% 6% 0% 0% 87%
Swimming beaches 0% 6% 10% 0% 0% 84%
Toilets Port-a-john 3% 3% 16% 6% 3% 68%
Fishing piers 0% 3% 13% 0% 6% 77%
Lighting 0% 6% 19% 0% 6% 68%
Informational Si na a 0% 29% 52% 0% 3% 16%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 10% 16% 3% 0% 71%
General. Comments

Tuckertown Pull-off Fishing Areas (#27)
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Reservoir Tuckertown
Location Along Tuckertown Reservoir off Tuckertown Road,
State Route 1164, off Highway 49
Existing
Facilities Shoreline access for 24 anglers
Parking capacity: 24 vehicles
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
106 63 211 0 0 10 0 72 0 63 9 99 633
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activity: Bank Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 10% 0% 90% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 10% 70% 20%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 20% 60% 20%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 10% 20% 60% 10%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 20% 20% 10% 40% 10%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 90% 10%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 10% 0% 80% 10%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 20% 70% 10%
Availability of sanitary facilities 20% 10% 20% 40% 10%
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14 Very Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
90% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0%
F adlj_' Conditions
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 30% 10% 0% 0% 60%
Parkin lots 10% 30% 60% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 20% 30% 0% 0% 50%
Campgrounds 0% 30% 0% 10% 0% 60%
Swimming beaches 0% 20% 10% 0% 10% 60%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 10% 20% 0% 20% 50%
Fishing piers 0% 20% 10% 0% 10% 60%
Lighting 0% 10% 20% 0% 10% 60%
Informational Si na a 20% 30% 10% 0% 0% 40%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 20% 50% 0% 0% 30%
General Comments.
Remote area - receives light use
Tuckertown Dam Tailrace Access Area (#29)
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Existing Shoreline access for 48 anglers, 1 portable toilet
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Parking capacity: 44 veh
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# of Spot Counts 171 # of Visito r Use Surveys 28
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
1,493 1,003 1,678 876 266 421 216 91 30 8 285 809 7,176
Peak # of People Date # times arkin ca aci exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activi : Bank Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 4% 0% 21% 71% 4%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 4% 11% 68% 18%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 7% 89% 4%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 14% 82% 4%
Improper disposal of litter trash etc. 14% 14% 4% 64% 4%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 7% 86% 7%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 4% 0% 7% 86% 4%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 11% 71% 18%
_Availability of sanitary facilities 11% 4% 7% 71% 7%
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1 2 3 4 5
64% 18% 4% 4% 4% 7%
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Facility Conditions
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 11% 21% 14% 0% 0% 54%
Parkin lots 14% 39% 46% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 7% 11% 11% 0% 0% 71%
Campgrounds 4% 14% 18% 4% 0% 61%
Swimming beaches 0% 14% 14% 0% 0% 71%
Toilets Port-a-john 4% 11% 18% 0% 4% 64%
Fishing piers 7% 7% 11% 4% 0% 71%
Lighting 0% 7% 32% 7% 0% 54%
Informational Si na a 4% 32% 50% 0% 0% 14%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 4% 7% 18% 0% 4% 68%
General Comments

Garr Creek Access Area 030)

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Location On Tuckertown Road, State Route 1164

Existing Boat ramp (1 launch lane), shoreline access for 8
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# of Spot Counts 181 # of Visitor Use Surveys 14 _, ..
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362 596 285 193 432 192 16 0 26 15 187 356 2,660
Peak # of Peo le Date # times arkin ca aci exceeded 2 Max - 8 vehicles 4/24/04
Primary Recreation Activities: Bank Fishing and Boat Fishing
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Too man people along shoreline 0% 7% 21% 64% 7%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 7% 21% 64% 7%
Too many, boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 21% 71% 7%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 7% 7% 79% 7%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 14% 7% 21% 57% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 21% 71% 7%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 21% 71% 7%
Boating hazards 0% 7% 29% 57% 7%
-Availability of sanitary facilities 7% 7% 14% 64% 7%

Crowding

Not Crowded 4 10 Very Crowded No Res onse
1 2 3 4 5
43% 29% 21% 0% 7% 0%

Facility Conditions

Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mo stly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 7% 14% 64% 0% 7% 7%
Parkin lots 7% 21% 50% 14% 7% 0%
Marinas 7% 7% 36% 7% 0% 43%
Campgrounds 7% 14% 36% 0% 7% 36%
Swimming beaches 7% 7% 36% 0% 0% 50%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 7% 21% 7% 14% 50%
Fishing piers 0% 14% 29% 0% 0% 57%
Lighting 0% 14% 29% 7% 0% 50%
Informational Si na a 0% 14% 43% 0% 7% 36%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 7% 29% 0% 0% 64%
General Comments

Old Whitney Fishing Pier and Public Boat Access (#32/33)

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Reservoir Narrows

Location On Old Whitney Road, State Route 1521, located in
Harris Township, Stanly County, NC

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# of Spot Counts 197 # of Visitor Use Surveys 54 wz _"

May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
3,800 4,234 3,129 3,065 1,365 1,320 857 227 67 424 1,003 1,372 20,862
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 1 Max - 70 vehicles 5/24/03
-Primary Recreation Activity: Boat Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 4% 4% 2% 87% 4%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 2% 4% 11% 80% 4%
Too man boats on this reservoir 2% 2% 7% 83% 6%
Low water levels at this reservoir 2% 2% 6% 87% 4%
-Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 7% 4% 7% 78% 4%
Conflicts with other recreational users 4% 2% 2% 89% 4%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 2% 2% 2% 89% 6%
-Boating hazards 4% 2% 4% 85% 6%
Availability of sanitary facilities 7% 2% 6% 80% 6%

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1 2 3 4 5
59% 17% 19% 4% 0% 2%
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Boat ram s/docks 6% 35% 44% 0% 2% 13%
Parkin lots 6% 41% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 9% 39% 2% 0% 50%
Campgrounds 2% 4% 24% 0% 0% 70%
Swimming beaches 0% 4% 19% 0% 2% 76%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 6% 31% 6% 0% 57%
-Fishing piers 0% 11% 22% 4% 4% 59%
Lighting 0% 6% 33% 6% 6% 50%
Informational Si na a 2% 26% 52% 0% 2% 19%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 13% 41% 2% 4% 41%
General Comments

Lake Forest Campground/Fish Tales Marina (#34/35)
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Location Off Lake Forest Drive, State Route 1169
Existing Boat ramp (1 launch lane), boat dock, food, bait &
Facilities tackle, gasoline sales

Parking capacity: 30 vehicles with trailers =
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# of Spot Counts j N of Visitor Use Surveys 4

May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
782 575 879 389 458 714 200 0 0 15 213 507 4,731
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 1 Max - 70 vehicles 5/24/03
Primary Recreation Activities: Boat Fishing, Motor Boating and Personal Watercraft Use
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 25% 0% 25% 50% 0%
Im ro er disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
-Boating hazards 0% 25% 0% 75% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 25% 0% 0% 75% 0%
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1 2 3 4 5
50% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 25%
Parkin lots 0% 50% 25% 0% 0% 25%
Marinas 25% 50% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 75%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 25% 25% 0% 0% 50%
-Fishing piers 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
-Lighting 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 75%
Informational Si na a 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 25%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 75%
General.,Comments
Privately-owned business - charges fee to use boat launch
Circle Drive Boat Access Area 037)

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Reservoir Narrows
Location Off Shoreline Drive Road, State Route 255 1, in
Eldorado Township, Davidson County, NC
Existing Boat ramp (3 launch lanes), boat docks, shoreline Jim
Facilities access for 24 anglers, 2 portable toilet ,
Parking capacity: 70 vehicles with trailers ...s _
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# of spot Counts 180 # of %'kitor l se SurN eN s -}r;
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan . Feb. March Aril Annual Total
4,016 4,197 3,900 3,050 1,583 1,767 1,332 749 705 397 2,911 3,274 27,858
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primar Recreation Activity: Boat Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 2% 4% 9% 85% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 7% 4% 20% 70% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 7% 13% 80% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 4% 9% 87% 0%
-Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 9% 7% 85% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 4% 11% 85% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 4% 7% 89% 0%
Boating hazards 2% 4% 9% 83% 2%
Availability of sanitary facilities 4% 4% 9% 83% 0%
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50% 30% 15% 4% 0% 0%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 33% 52% 7% 4% 0% 4%
Parkin lots 9% 46% 33% 4% 4% 4%
Marinas 9% 17% 7% 7% 0% 61%
Cam rounds 4% 2% 9% 0% 2% 83%
Swimming beaches 2% 2% 7% 2% 2% 85%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 2% 15% 13% 7% 63%
Fishing piers 4% 4% 9% 2% 2% 78%
Lighting 0% 11% 20% 4% 0% 65%
Informational Si na a 9% 35% 37% 7% 0% 13%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 2% 13% 7% 2% 2% 74%
General Comments

Lakemont Access Area (#38)
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Existing
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Parking capacity: 50 vehicles with trailers ,
shoreline access for 6 anglers, Managed by NC WRC
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May June 180 # of Visitor Use Surveys

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560 813 1,292 599 435 105 41 115 134 370 349 839 5,652
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primar Recreation Activi : Boat Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 15% 0% 85% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 8% 15% 77% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 8% 0% 92% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 15% 77% 8%
Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 8% 0% 15% 77% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 8% 8% 85% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 15% 85% 0%
Boating hazards 0% 8% 8% 85% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 23% 8% _
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Not Crowded 4 ' Very Crowded No Response
1 2 3 4 5
77% 8% 8% 0% 0% 8%
Faeilitv Conditions
Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 8% 0% 46% 23% 23% 0%
Parkin lots 0% 15% 54% 23% 8% 0%
Marinas 0% 8% 54% 0% 0% 38%
Campgrounds 15% 31% 31% 0% 8% 15%
Swimming beaches 15% 8% 23% 0% 8% 46%
Toilets Port-a-john 8% 8% 15% 15% 15% 38%
Fishing piers 8% 8% 15% 15% 15% 38%
Lighting 15% 0% 38% 8% 0% 38%
Informational Si na a 15% 8% 62% 0% 0% 15%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 0% 15% 0% 38% 46%
General Comments
Boat launch is steep and in poor condition
Holt's Cabin Picnic Area 039)
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Location In the Uwharrie National Forest off Uwharrie
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# of Spot Counts 195 # of Vkitor t 1.c Surveys 12
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
211 122 45 203 7 17 0 0 0 0 222 90 917
Peak # of People Date # times parking ca aci exceeded 1 Max - 15 vehicles 3/7/04
Primar Recreation Activi : Bank Fishing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 92% 8%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 92% 8%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 8% 83% 8%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 8% 0% 25% 67% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 8% 0% 0% 83% 8%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 8% 0% 0% 83% 8%
Boating hazards 8% 0% 0% 83% 8%
Availability of sanitarv facilities 8% 8% 0% 75% 8%
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Boat ram s/docks 17% 0% 17% 0% 0% 67%
Parkin lots 8% 42% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 8% 0% 0% 0% 8% 83%
Campgrounds 17% 8% 8% 0% 0% 67%
Swimming beaches 8% 8% 0% 0% 8% 75%
Toilets Port-a-john 17% 25% 42% 8% 0% 8%
Fishing piers 17% 0% 8% 0% 0% 75%
Lighting 17% 0% 8% 0% 0% 75%
Informational Si na e 17% 17% 42% 0% 0% 25%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 17% 58% 17% 0% 0% 8%
General Comments

Uwharrie National Forest Walk-in Fishing Pier (#40)

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Reservoir Narrows
Location Off Uwharrie National Forest Road 597A
Existing Fishing Pier, shoreline access for 8 anglers
Facilities
Parking capacity: 15 vehicles 17

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# of Spot Counts 185 # of Visitor Use Surveys 24 ?
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
810 626 1,140 454 237 2 8 0 0 0 103 82 3,692
Peak # of Peo le Date rki n ca aci exceeded 2 Max - 41 vehicles 7/6/03
Primary Recreation Activities: Camping and Bank Fishing

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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 88% 13%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 88% 13%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 4% 83% 13%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 83% 17%
-Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 13% 17% 63% 8%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 88% 13%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 8% 79% 13%
-Boating hazards 0% 4% 0% 83% 13%
Availability of sanitary facilities
- 17% 8% 8% 58% 8%
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1 2 3 4 5
79% 8% 4% 8% 0% 0%
Faci Conditions

Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 13% 17% 0% 0% 71%
Parkin lots 8% 21% 58% 0% 4% 8%
Marinas 4% 13% 17% 0% 0% 67%
-Campgrounds 8% 25% 58% 0% 0% 8%
-Swimming beaches 4% 4% 13% 8% 4% 67%
Toilets Port-a-john 4% 13% 25% 17% 0% 42%
Jishing piers 13% 33% 25% 0% 0% 29%
-Lighting 0% 8% 33% 0% 0% 58%
Informational Si na a 8% 21% 54% 0% 0% 17%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 8% 21% 29% 8% 0% 33%
General Comments

UNF Badin Lake Camnmund (#41)
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Existing Shoreline access for -50 anglers, 34 picnic tables, 6 w
Facilities toilets, 34 camp sites
Parking capacity: 68 vehicles.
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# of Spot Counts 185 # of Visitor Use Surveys 24

Ma June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
2,948 2,687 2,828 1,854 445 726 66 0 0 60 472 485 12,571
Peak # of People Date # times parkin g capacity exceeded Date
Primary Recreation Activities: Camping, Bank Fishing and Picnickin g

Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 13% 4% 75% 8%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 4% 0% 4% 75% 17%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 4% 13% 71% 13%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 4% 79% 17%
Im ro er disposal of litter, trash, etc. 4% 4% 17% 67% 8%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 8% 79% 13%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 13% 75% 13%
-Boating hazards 4% 0% 4% 79% 13%
Availability of sanitary facilities 13% 4% 4% 71% 8%

Not Crowded 14
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1 2 3 4 5
67% 25% 4% 0% 4% 0%
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Boat ram s/docks 8% 17% 17% 4% 0% 54%
Parkin lots 13% 17% 42% 0% 0% 29%
Marinas 4% 8% 8% 0% 0% 79%
Campgrounds 25% 58% 8% 0% 0% 8%
Swimming beaches 4% 13% 17% 4% 4% 58%
Toilets Port-a-john 4% 4% 38% 13% 8% 33%
Fishing piers 4% 8% 13% 8% 0% 67%
Lighting 4% 13% 29% 0% 0% 54%
Informational Si na a 4% 29% 38% 4% 0% 25%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 13% 50% 25% 0% 0% 13%
General Comments

Cove Boat Landing (#42)
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Location In the Uwharrie National Forest off Uwharrie
National Forest Road 597 B, Eldorado Township,
Montgomery County, NC
Existing Boat ramp (1 launch lane), boat dock, shoreline
Facilities access for 32 anglers, 16 picnic tables, 2 toilets

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# of Spot Counts 183 # of Visitor Use Surveys 33
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Ma June Jul Au Se t. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
1,506 1,492 1,840 1,214 676 235 200 0 0 0 0 5 7,168
Peak # of Peo le Date # times arkin ca aci exceeded 4 Max - 42 vehicles 5/24/03
Primary Recreation Activities: Bank Fishing, Swimming, Picnicking, Campi g, and Sunbathing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 6% 0% 91% 3%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 6% 6% 82% 6%
Too man boats on this reservoir 3% 3% 9% 85% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 6% 3% 85% 6%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 6% 24% 67% 3%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 3% 3% 88% 6%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 3% 3% 12% 76% 6%
Boating hazards 9% 0% 12% 73% 6%
Availabili of sanitarv facilities 3% 6% 6% 82% 3%

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70% 6% 15% 0% 0% 9%

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Boat ram s/docks 15% 21% 27% 0% 0% 36%
Parkin lots 15% 21% 52% 0% 0% 12%
Marinas 6% 3% 12% 3% 0% 76%
Campgrounds 15% 36% 15% 0% 3% 30%
Swimming beaches 12% 6% 30% 6% 0% 45%
Toilets Port-a-john 9% 18% 36% 6% 9% 21%
Fishing piers 9% 9% 15% 3% 6% 58%
Lighting 6% 15% 12% 9% 3% 55%
Informational Si na a 12% 24% 30% 6% 0% 27%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 15% 24% 30% 6% 3% 21%
General. Comments
Boat ramp closed for reconstruction from September 3, 2003 through the end of the study period
Palmerville Access Road (#43)
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Location On Palmerville Road, State Route 1566
Existing
Facilities Boat ramp (1 launch lane), 1 picnic table
parking capacity: 13 vehicles
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# of Spot Counts 181 # of Visitor Use Surveys 2
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May June Jul Au R. Se t. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March A ril Annual Total
72 240 131 52 14 0 0 0 0 15 15 0 540
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activities Boat Fishm , Motor Boating and Windsurfing
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
-Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
-Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 0% 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Parkin lots 0% 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Campgrounds 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Lighting 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 50%
Informational Si na a 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Picnic Tables/GrWs/Trash Cans 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
General Comments

Badin Lake Swim and Picnic Area (#44)

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Location
Off Highway 740 in Badin, North Carolina t
Existing
Facilities Beach, 15 picnic tables, shoreline access for 130
anglers, 4 portable toilets
Parking capacity: 175 vehicles with trailers

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# of Spot Counts 181 # of Visitor Use Surveys 155
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Annual Total
1,363 2,232 2,279 1,654 441 98 50 40 0 15 255 82 8,509
Peak # of People Date # times arkin ca aci exceeded 1 Max - 200 vehicles 7/4/03
Primary Recreation Activities: Swimming, Picnicking, Sunbathing and Bank Fishin g
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 2% 5% 5% 85% 2%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 5% 5% 87% 2%
Too man boats on this reservoir 2% 4% 7% 85% 2%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 2% 4% 91% 4%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 4% 2% 18% 73% 4%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 2% 4% 93% 2%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 2% 95% 4%
Boating hazards 0% 0% 2% 87% 11%
Availability of sanitary facilities 5% 5% 4% 82% 4%
Not Crowded Ver Crowded No Response
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60% 20% 11% 4% 4% 2%
Facilih-. Conditions
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 9% 13% 7% 0% 0% 71%
Parkin lots 15% 29% 40% 0% 0% 16%
Marinas 9% 5% 5% 0% 0% 80%
Campgrounds 7% 7% 9% 0% 0% 76%
Swimming beaches 9% 35% 29% 2% 2% 24%
Toilets (Port-a-john 5% 4% 27% 13% 2% 49%
Fishing piers 7% 5% 2% 7% 5% 73%
Lighting 7% 13% 16% 0% 2% 62%
Informational Si na a 16% 29% -31% 0% 0% 24%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 16% 27% 18% 0% 4% 35%
General' Comments

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Location Off Highway 740 in Badin, North Carolina
Existing Boat ramp (3 launch lanes), boat docks (2), picnic
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Parking capacity: 75 vehicles with trailers
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# of Spot Counts 176 # of Visitor Use Surveys 29

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Feb. March Aril Annual Total
2,296 4,432 4,234 5,047 842 306 599 160 36 285 1,111 424 19,772
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activities: Boat Fishing and Motor Boating

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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 3% 10% 83% 3%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 3% 24% 66% 7%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 7% 7% 83% 3%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 7% 10% 79% 3%
Improper disposal of litter, trash etc. 7% 3% 0% 86% 3%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 3% 3% 90% 3%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 3% 0% 3% 90% 3%
Boating hazards 3% 7% 0% 86% 3%
Availability of sanitary facilities 10% 3% 0% 76% 10%
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52% 17% 21% 7% 3% 0%
Facility, Conditions ??
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Excellent Very Good Acceptable Mostly Inadequate Totally Inadequate Not Applicable
Boat ram s/docks 10% 55% 21% 7% 0% 7%
Parkin lots 10% 48% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 10% 3% 14% 0% 0% 72%
Campgrounds 3% 7% 7% 0% 0% 83%
Swimming beaches 14% 10% 10% 0% 0% 66%
Toilets Port-a-john 3% 7% 17% 10% 7% 55%
Fishing piers 3% 10% 14% 7% 0% 66%
Lighting 3% 7% 38% 3% 7% 41%
Informational Si na a 3% 41% 38% 7% 0% 10%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 7% 7% 24% 3% 0% 59%
General Comments

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Existing 18 picnic tables, 4 toilets, camping for 75 people
Facilities
parking capacity: 60 vehicles

# of Spot Counts 167 # of Visitor U se Surveys 3

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78 567 314 51 3,470 493 225 0 0 0 93 139 5,429
Peak # of Peo le Date # times arkin capacity exceeded Date
Primary Recreation Activi : Camping
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Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
-Boating hazards 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%

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67% 33% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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Boat ram s/docks 0% 0% 33% 0% 0% 67%
Parkin lots 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Marinas 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Campgrounds 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Swimming beaches 0% 0% 67% 0% 0% 33%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Fishing piers 0% 0% 33% 0% 0% 67%
Lighting 0% 33% 33% 0% 0% 33%
Informational Si na a 0% 33% 67% 0% 0% 0%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 33% 33% 0% 0% 33%
General Comments
Gate closed for much of the year
Deep Water Trail Access (#48)
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Location Off Deep Water Trail Road (USFS # 6560) in
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Parking capacity: 6 vehicles with trailers
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# of Spot Counts 188 # of Visitor Use Surveys 8 »
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May June Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
337 97 157 72 270 107 231 0 0 0 90 168 1,529
Peak # of People Date # times parking capacity exceeded 1 Max -14 vehicles 4/25/04
Primary Recreation Activities: Camping and Bank Fishing

Big Problem Moderate Problem Slight Problem No Problem No Response
Too man people along shoreline 0% 0% 13% 75% 13%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 0% 0% 13% 75% 13%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 13% 13% 63% 13%
Low water levels at this reservoir 0% 13% 25% 63% 0%
-Improper disposal of litter, trash, etc. 0% 25% 25% 38% 13%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 0% 13% 75% 13%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 25% 13% 63% 0%
-Boating hazards 0% 13% 25% 63% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
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Boat ram s/docks 13% 13% 25% 13% 0% 38%
Parkin lots 13% 13% 50% 13% 0% 13%
Marinas 13% 13% 13% 0% 0% 63%
Campgrounds 13% 13% 63% 0% 0% 13%
Swimming beaches 13% 0% 25% 25% 0% 38%
Toilets (Port-a-john 13% 0% 38% 13% 0% 38%
Fishing piers 13% 13% 38% 13% 0% 25%
Lighting 13% 0% 25% 13% 0% 50%
Informational Si na a 13% 13% 75% 0% 0% 0%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 13% 0% 25% 0% 0% 63%
General Comments
Remote site, access road in poor condition and very steep
Falls Boat Access (#49)
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Location Off Falls Road, State Route 1719 , Stanly County,
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Existing Boat ramp (1 launch lane), shorel ine access for 2
Facilities anglers
Parking capacity: 8 vehicles with trailers

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Ma June Jul Au Se t. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Aril Annual Total
269 572 455 460 72 107 119 93 17 76 150 240 2,629
Peak # of Peo le Date # times arkin capacity exceeded 0
Primary Recreation Activities: Boat F ishing and Bank Fishing
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Too man people along shoreline 11% 11% 0% 78% 0%
Crowded conditions at boat launch 11% 0% 11% 78% 0%
Too man boats on this reservoir 0% 0% 56% 44% 0%
Low water levels at this reservoir 11% 11% 11% 67% 0%
Im ro er disposal of litter, trash etc. 11% 22% 22% 44% 0%
Conflicts with other recreational users 0% 22% 11% 67% 0%
Inconsiderate behavior b other users 0% 11% 22% 56% 11%
Boating hazards 11% 11% 22% 56% 0%
Availability of sanitary facilities 22% 11% 0% 67% 0%

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Boat ram s/docks 22% 11% 44% 0% 0% 22%
Parkin lots 11% 33% 22% 11% 0% 22%
Marinas 11% 11% 33% 0% 0% 44%
Campgrounds 0% 11% 33% 0% 0% 56%
Swimming beaches 11% 11% 33% 0% 0% 44%
Toilets Port-a-john 0% 11% 22% 11% 11% 44%
Fishing piers 0% 22% 22% 11% 0% 44%
Lighting 0% 11% 11% 11% 0% 67%
Informational Si na a 11% 22% 22% 11% 0% 33%
Picnic Tables/Grills/Trash Cans 0% 22% 22% 0% 11% 44%
General Comments
Isolated area, some reports of vandalism
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC): email sent March 1,
2005 titled NCWRC Comments on Draft Recreation Use Report
Table 2-1 (page 4)
The overall confidence level by survey methods provides information on overall
population statistics, but does not help us determine if there are differences among the
sample sizes, response rates, and confidence levels by reservoir. For each of the
expanded estimates of recreation use or opinion please provide a 95% confidence
interval around the estimate.
RESPONSE:
We assume that even though this question refers to Table 2-1, which only contains
tailwater survey responses, the commenter is referring to all use responses by reservoir.
The questions as posed cannot be answered given the non-numeric, nominal nature of the
response data. The types of statistical analyses that can be conducted on data is based
upon the type of data collected. All of the data collected for the opinion survey are
nominal data.
Nominal data. Nominal data do not have any order. The data can only be counted and
classified by categories or labels. Examples of nominal data include gender, hair color,
recreation preference, automobile type. Survey answers with only yes or no responses
are also nominal data. Even if numbers are used to classify data, the numbers themselves
have no meaning other than as a label or category. Appropriate analyses: frequencies,
percentages, crosstabs, bar charts and pie charts. Central tendency estimate: mode.
Ordinal data. Ordinal data have a ranking or order. Ordinal data have the properties of
nominal data, but the order, index, or rank is meaningful. For example, if a survey asked
for an opinion of the boating experience on a lake based on a rating scale of 1 (poor) to 5
(excellent) the responses have a weight assigned to them such that you can infer that a
high median value implies a high overall rating as a central tendency. Appropriate
analyses: frequency, crosstabs, descriptive statistics, bar charts, pie charts, stern- leaf
plots. Central tendency estimate: median.
Continuous data. This includes both interval data is data and ratio scale data. Basically,
these are data that include all numbers and fractions of numbers, including zero. The
values are direct measurements of the magnitude of a particular variable for a data point.
Data for a sample may exhibit a central tendency or other distribution that allows more
comprehensive population statistical analysis that allowed by nominal or ordinal data
sets. Appropriate analyses: descriptive statistics (means, confidence intervals, skews,
etc.), histograms, boxplots, and scatterplots. Central tendency estimate: mean, average.
Providing a confidence interval around a mean of any kind assumes that the data are
numeric and have values relative to each other. In the case of the response data for the
recreation survey it is nominal and there is no relative value of one response to another.
For example, a response of "crowded parking" cannot be assigned a higher or lower
numeric value than "low water." For these data, there are no numeric means and
therefore no confidence intervals. Further, confidence intervals for this type of non-
numeric, nominal data are not mathematically definable. These data can, as they have
been in the report, be compared with each other by category, generating relative
percentages of various responses of the entire sample size.
We have, however, compared the actual response rates (surveys collected) against the
estimated populations by reservoir. While not truly a mathematically sound application
of the sample size mathematical expression, the figures do provide some qualitative
assessment of the value of the data by reservoir based on sample size, which appears to
be the point of this comment.
Table 1 below shows the results of the use survey responses using a sample size
calculation and interpolation of confidence levels.
Table]. Sample Size Analysis
CONFIDENCE LEVEL AT MARGIN OF
ERROR
Populatio n
(based on Sample Size ' ' RU
average of 2003 (combined for
and 2004 use the period) 3% K_4 Po 10%
Reservoir estimates) error error error error error
High Rock 95,708 380 <80% 9s,". 99%
Tuckertown 84,681 219 < 80% 04t ,,; %z ; t4, 92? 99%
Narrows 142,629 349 < 80% 99%
Falls 25,694 17 NA y-. A N,A NA
Totals 348,712 965 97% °..yU o, -: 99%
As shown by the responses, accepting a 5 - 6% margin of error in the sampling, the
sampling for High Rock, Tuckertown, and Narrows reservoirs indicate a high level of
confidence that the responses are representative of the population. The sample size for
Falls Reservoir is meaningless when taken by itself, but has meaning when assessing the
entire population of reservoir users for all four reservoirs.
Table 4-42 (page 101)
The drastic reduction in visitor recreation use at public access sites between 1997 and
2004 is a major concern. Our anecdotal evidence does not indicate a reduction in use of
50% during that time. Even the 2003 data, which were obtained during the low water
year, are substantially higher than the 2004 estimates. Providing confidence intervals on
the estimates may aid our understanding of the results.
RESPONSE
We assume for the question that the commenter means confidence "levels "rather than
"intervals." The application of a confidence level is for a random sampling event where
the sampling is intended to estimate characteristics of a population based on a random
sample of that population. The sampling technique for the population size estimation in
this case is not random. The sampling plan was specifically designed to directly estimate
the population. The sampling has no "confidence level" or "sampling error." The
population estimates were not determined statistically, except for the employment of a
mean to simplify the data collected to a single figure. The use of a mean in this case does
not imply a data distribution with an inferred population, rather the mean is used only to
reduce actual counts to a single parameter that has a known, pre-determined, direct
relationship to the population This is analogous to estimating an area with average
dimensions, rather than by integration. On the other hand, if the sampling plan were to
randomly drive around the local counties and randomly ask people. if they had been to a
particular reservoir the day before and use the collected data with the entire county
population to estimate the recreation usage, that would be a random sampling event and a
confidence level would apply. In this case, the sampling was designed to capture only
those within the population being estimated and is not random. Additionally, since the
population size is what is being estimated, confidence level is mathematically undefined,
since the population size is needed to calculate the confidence level (circular logic).
The methodology for developing use estimates was based on a simple expression of
vehicles per day (VPD), persons per vehicle (PPV), and turnover rate (TR) (expression:
VPD x PPV x TR x days) which is a deterministic, pre-defined formula for calculating a
population estimate. The number of spot visits employed to develop these figures for
2003 and 2004 (3 spot counts per day) is triple that used in 1991 (one spot count per day).
The observation that use has decreased is likely an artifact of less precise means of
estimating the critical parameters in 1991 and 1997, rather than an actual decrease in
usage. It is also possible that the parameter estimate methodology is fundamentally
biased in some way that has not been identified. We do not have adequate information
on the study methods and survey methods for 1991 and 1997 to determine how the
parameter estimate methods differ and how the 1991 and 1997 methodologies differ from
the 2003 and 2004 methodology.