Lake Jeanette Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rivenbark Dam Trosper Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Lake Jeanette Dam, located in Guilford, North Carolina, serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
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Summary
Completed in 1943, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 50 feet, with a hydraulic height of 40 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 8,042 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves the purposes of recreation and water supply, offering a surface area of 272 acres for outdoor activities and holding a normal storage capacity of 4,352 acre-feet.
Managed by a private entity, Lake Jeanette Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets necessary inspection and enforcement standards. The dam is situated on Richland Creek and plays a crucial role in managing the area's drainage and water discharge, with a maximum discharge capacity reaching 14,230 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated with a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its safety and functionality.
As a key recreational and water supply infrastructure in the region, Lake Jeanette Dam is an essential component of water management in Guilford County. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam provides a reliable source of water for various purposes while offering a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Regular inspections and enforcement measures by state regulatory agencies help maintain the dam's integrity, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and enhancing its resilience to climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1943 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
River Or Stream |
Richland Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
272 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
4915 |
Nid Storage |
8042 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
50 |
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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.
Lake Jeanette Dam