Schoonbeck Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Robert L. Reece Lake Dam Hammond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Schoonbeck Lake Dam, located in Randolph, North Carolina, is a private earth dam built in 1965 primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 35 feet, with a structural height of 39 feet and a length of 870 feet. It has a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 156 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10 acres.
The dam is regulated and inspected by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. The last inspection in November 2019 found the dam to be in fair condition, with a significant hazard potential. Despite this, the dam has not had any emergency action plan prepared or updated recently, raising concerns about emergency response readiness in case of a dam failure.
With its picturesque location along Jackson Creek-Tr, Schoonbeck Lake Dam offers recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors. However, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the dam's continued safety and to mitigate potential risks associated with its significant hazard potential.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
870 |
River Or Stream |
Jackson Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
190 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
39 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Abbotts Creek At Lexington
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31cfs |
Deep River At Ramseur
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84cfs |
Little River Near Star
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16cfs |
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
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1340cfs |
East Fork Deep River Near High Point
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5cfs |
South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Schoonbeck Lake Dam