Baldwin Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Baldwin Lake Dam, located in Robbins, North Carolina, is a private structure that serves the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a length of 625 feet. It has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, with normal storage levels reaching 60 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Mill Creek-Os and is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.

Despite its age, Baldwin Lake Dam maintains a fair condition assessment with a low hazard potential. The last inspection in April 2017 revealed that the dam meets safety guidelines, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The emergency action plan for the dam is currently not prepared, but overall risk assessment and management measures are not specified in the data. The dam's location in Montgomery County, North Carolina, makes it a vital resource for irrigation purposes in the region, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

625

River Or Stream

Mill Creek-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

72

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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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.