Southern C'S Farm Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Southern C's Farm Lake Dam in Wittys Crossroads, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1970 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, managed by the USDA NRCS, stands at a structural height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is rated as high, with a fair condition assessment as of December 2020.

Situated on Troublesome Creek-Tr, the dam is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The surrounding area covers 14.3 acres with a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks updated emergency action plans or inundation maps. The dam's location in Rockingham County adds to its significance as a water resource for the region, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and preserve its recreational value.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

450

River Or Stream

Troublesome Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.3

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

114

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.