Oldham Lake #2 (Lower) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Oldham Lake #2 (Lower) in Lee, North Carolina is a privately owned dam regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

The dam on Lick Creek serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. With a structural height of 25 feet, the dam has a low hazard potential but is assessed to be in poor condition as of February 2019.

Despite its poor condition, Oldham Lake #2 (Lower) has a low risk assessment and has not had any Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated. The dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam does not have any associated locks or spillways, and its risk management measures and inundation maps have not been prepared.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Oldham Lake #2 (Lower) presents an intriguing case study in dam management and safety. With its unique location and purpose, the dam offers opportunities for further research and exploration into the challenges and considerations involved in maintaining and regulating dams for recreational use.

River Or Stream

Lick Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

115

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.