Wood Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wood Lake Dam, located in Siler City, North Carolina, is a private recreational dam built in 1967 on the Rocky River-Tr.
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Summary
With a structural height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering opportunities for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation on the 12-acre surface area of Wood Lake.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Wood Lake Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and structural integrity. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is considered to be in good standing. While it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the dam has a history of meeting regulatory guidelines and maintaining a safe environment for visitors. Overall, Wood Lake Dam serves as a valuable water resource for the community and a popular recreational destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
540 |
River Or Stream |
Rocky River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Wood Lake Dam