Walker Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Walker Lake Dam, located in Grimes Crossroads, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1952 primarily for water supply purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a structural height of 35 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 102 square miles. The reservoir created by the dam covers an area of 4 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 35.2 acre-feet, providing crucial water resources to the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Walker Lake Dam is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years and is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2020. While the dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, it meets the necessary guidelines for risk management and has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification. With its essential role in water supply for the region, Walker Lake Dam remains a key structure for maintaining water resources and climate resilience in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
Belews Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
102 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
35 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Walker Lake Dam