Hunt Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hunt Lake Dam, located in Worthville, North Carolina, was completed in 1962 and is primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation. With a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, it holds a normal storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres. The dam is situated on Polecat Creek-Tr and is under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite being privately owned, Hunt Lake Dam is inspected by the state and was last assessed in 2014, with a satisfactory condition rating and low hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 198 cubic feet per second. While it is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, the dam serves as a vital recreational area for the local community. The risk assessment for Hunt Lake Dam indicates a moderate risk level, with a DSAC assigned date and no specific risk management measures outlined as of yet.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Polecat Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

150

Nid Storage

120

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

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.