Capital Kiwannis Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Capital Kiwannis Club Lake Dam, located in Lillington, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1965 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a structural height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, with a length of 480 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for the surrounding community.

Managed by the NC Department of Environmental Quality and the Dam Safety Program, the dam is subject to regular state regulatory inspections, with the last assessment conducted in February 2012, deeming it to be in satisfactory condition with a low hazard potential. The dam spans across Cary Creek-Tr and covers a surface area of 6 acres, with a drainage area of 282 acres, ensuring adequate water supply and flood control measures for the region.

Despite its modest size, Capital Kiwannis Club Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and safeguarding against potential risks associated with water resources in Chatham County. With its solid structural integrity and regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a testament to effective water management practices in the region, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community for years to come.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

480

River Or Stream

Cary Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

282

Nid Storage

96

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

26
       
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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.