Cedar Village Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cedar Village Lake Dam in Haywood, North Carolina, is a private dam primarily built for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands 20 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a length of 600 feet. It has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 7 acres for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.

Located on Cub Creek, this dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2012, the dam has a low hazard potential. The last inspection was conducted in January 2012, with a scheduled frequency of every five years. The dam poses minimal risk, making it a safe and enjoyable destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and explore.

With its scenic surroundings and diverse recreational opportunities, Cedar Village Lake Dam serves as a valuable asset in Chatham County. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the beauty and functionality of this dam while also recognizing the importance of its regulatory oversight and maintenance. As a private structure designed for leisure and enjoyment, it symbolizes the harmonious balance between human activity and nature's resilience in managing water resources for both practical and recreational purposes.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

600

River Or Stream

Cub Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

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.