Fellowship Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fellowship Lake Dam, located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, was completed in 1960 and is primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation, standing at a structural height of 19 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet. With a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres, the dam holds back Seven Mile Creek-Tr and offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite being privately owned, Fellowship Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not been rated in terms of its condition assessment. While it does not have a state regulatory agency overseeing its operations, the dam is inspected by the state and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, Fellowship Lake Dam serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in Orange County.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status is currently unclear, as it has not been updated or revised recently. However, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified in the available data. With its serene surroundings and moderate risk level, Fellowship Lake Dam remains a vital component of the local landscape, offering both recreational opportunities and a potential water resource for the community.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
350 |
River Or Stream |
Seven Mile Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cane Creek Near Orange Grove
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1cfs |
Eno River At Hillsborough
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12cfs |
Morgan Creek Near White Cross
|
1cfs |
Haw River At Haw River
|
165cfs |
Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill
|
20cfs |
Eno River Near Durham
|
25cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
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