Little Muddy Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Little Muddy Lake, located in Wagram, North Carolina, is a federally owned recreational lake with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1937 by the US Army, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet, creating a surface area of 32 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The lake is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

Despite its high hazard potential, Little Muddy Lake has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for careful risk management measures. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 24 feet, can discharge a maximum of 80 cubic feet per second in case of emergencies. Although the condition assessment is not available, the dam is equipped with a vertical lift outlet gate and has an emergency action plan (EAP) that was last revised in 2002. Overall, Little Muddy Lake offers a picturesque setting for recreational activities while maintaining a focus on safety and risk management for both visitors and the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1937

Dam Length

1146

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

Big Muddy Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

19

Nid Storage

180

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Vertical Lift

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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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.