Spring Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tom Harrison Memorial Dam Lunker Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Spring Lake Dam, located in Seven Springs, North Carolina, is a recreational earth dam on Walnut Creek-Tr with a hydraulic height of 11.4 feet and a structural height of 16.6 feet.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, the dam serves the primary purpose of recreation and provides a storage capacity of 458 acre-feet. With a surface area of 60 acres and a drainage area of 1300 acres, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 1177 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as fair as of the last inspection in December 2019. The dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program. With a history of meeting guidelines and having an emergency action plan in place, Spring Lake Dam ensures the safety and well-being of the surrounding community in case of any unforeseen events. Overall, the dam serves as a vital recreational resource while prioritizing safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
Walnut Creek-Tr |
Surface Area |
60 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.4 |
Drainage Area |
1300 |
Nid Storage |
458 |
Structural Height |
16.6 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bear Creek At Mays Store
|
98cfs |
Neuse River Near Goldsboro
|
1460cfs |
Nahunta Swamp Near Shine
|
57cfs |
Neuse River At Kinston
|
1090cfs |
Contentnea Creek At Hookerton
|
466cfs |
Little River Near Princeton
|
84cfs |
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.
Spring Lake Dam