Currie Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Currie Lake Dam, located in Alma, North Carolina, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and also offers recreational opportunities.


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Summary

Completed in 1958, this private earth dam stands at a structural height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The dam spans 570 feet and holds a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Drowning Creek-Os and falls under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite being a low hazard potential structure, Currie Lake Dam received a fair condition assessment in its last inspection in May 2013. The dam's associated structures remain at zero, and there are no state regulations or permits associated with its operation. The dam's location within Montgomery County adds to its importance for water resource management in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Currie Lake Dam to be an interesting case study of a privately owned dam supporting both agricultural and recreational activities.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

570

River Or Stream

Drowning Creek-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.3

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

205

Nid Storage

73

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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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.