Lakewood Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lakota Farm Dam Wysong Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Lakewood Lake Dam, located in Ossipee, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1951, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet. With a storage capacity of 221 acre-feet and a normal storage of 129 acre-feet, the dam serves as a recreational area covering 23 acres with a drainage area of 365 square miles.
Although the dam's hazard potential is classified as low and its condition assessment as satisfactory, it has not been inspected since December 2013. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing a moderate risk according to the risk assessment. Despite its moderate risk, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and its risk management measures are currently unspecified. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Lakewood Lake Dam an intriguing structure due to its design, purpose, and risk profile, making it a noteworthy site for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
North Buffalo Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
365 |
Nid Storage |
221 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Lakewood Lake Dam