Carlson Farms Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ski Lake Dam Kellett Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Carlson Farms Lake Dam, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure built in 1962 primarily for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
With a structural height of 35 feet and a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this earth dam stands at a length of 500 feet and has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, providing crucial protection for the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness.
Managed by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Carlson Farms Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to uphold safety standards and protect the local community. The dam also serves recreational purposes while being located on Brush Creek-Tr, contributing to the area's natural beauty and providing opportunities for outdoor activities. However, with its poor condition assessment and significant hazard potential, the dam's management and maintenance are crucial to prevent any potential risks or hazards that could arise in the future.
With its location in Guilford County and close proximity to Greensboro, Carlson Farms Lake Dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction while offering recreational opportunities for locals and visitors. As a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety is essential. By addressing its poor condition assessment and implementing necessary risk management measures, authorities can continue to safeguard the community and maintain the dam's functionality for years to come.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
500 |
River Or Stream |
Brush Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
595 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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.
Carlson Farms Lake Dam