Oak Hollow Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in High Point, North Carolina, Oak Hollow Lake Dam is a crucial water resource structure that serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply.


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Summary

Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 53.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 39 feet, providing storage of up to 24,500 acre-feet of water. The dam impounds the West Fork Deep River, creating a surface area of 690 acres and a drainage area of 19,648 acres.

Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Oak Hollow Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program to ensure public safety. The dam features a spillway, but specific details such as spillway type and width are not provided in the data. With a maximum discharge capacity of 54,000 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water management in Guilford County. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Oak Hollow Lake Dam to be an essential infrastructure for both recreational activities and water supply in the region.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

1450

River Or Stream

West Fork Deep River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

690

Hydraulic Height

39

Drainage Area

19648

Nid Storage

24500

Structural Height

53.5

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

54
       
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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.