Kennedy Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kennedy Lake Dam, located in Double Shoals, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

Built in 1956 for recreational purposes, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 42 feet and a structural height of 45 feet, with a length of 468 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, providing water for a surface area of 3 acres.

With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of October 2020, Kennedy Lake Dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has not undergone any major modifications since its construction, and the emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently not available. Despite its modest size, Kennedy Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and water resources for the surrounding area while maintaining a good level of safety and compliance with state regulations.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

468

River Or Stream

Long Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

42

Nid Storage

152

Structural Height

45

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

45
       
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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.