Davis Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Davis Lake Dam, located in Randolph County, North Carolina, was completed in 1961 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a small fish pond.


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Summary

Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Davis Lake Dam is classified as an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a maximum discharge capacity of 99 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam has not been modified in recent years and is equipped with emergency action plans to mitigate any potential hazards.

Situated along Muddy Creek-Tr in Randleman, Davis Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and conservation efforts in the region. With its strategic location and effective design, the dam not only serves practical purposes but also contributes to the overall environmental sustainability of the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Davis Lake Dam in safeguarding the local ecosystem and supporting the community's water supply needs.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

280

River Or Stream

Muddy Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

38

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

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.