King Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

King Lake Dam, located in Randleman, North Carolina, was completed in 1964 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, is classified as an Earth dam with Stone core types and Soil foundations. The reservoir created by the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4 acres.

The dam is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in February 2021 revealing a fair condition. Despite being classified with a high hazard potential, the overall risk assessment for King Lake Dam is moderate. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 83 cubic feet per second, ensuring proper water management for the Muddy Creek-Tr watershed. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find King Lake Dam a fascinating structure to explore and study within the context of its environmental impact and regulatory oversight.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

220

River Or Stream

Muddy Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

53

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.