Johnson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Johnson Lake Dam, located in Lee, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a length of 570 feet, impounds Fall Creek-Tr and has a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

The dam has a significant hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in January 2021. While no major modifications or risk management measures have been reported, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans. Johnson Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational resource to the local community, offering a surface area of 11 acres for activities such as boating and fishing. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Johnson Lake Dam to be an intriguing site due to its unique characteristics and regulatory oversight.

Dam Length

570

River Or Stream

Fall Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

100

Nid Storage

132

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.