Timmerman Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Timmerman Lake Dam, located in Stanhope, North Carolina, is a private dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1954, this earth dam stands at 28 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 16 feet. It holds a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet and a normal storage of 198 acre-feet, providing a serene surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy.

Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Timmerman Lake Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2019, this dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding community. While it lacks certain features like spillways and outlet gates, its overall design and maintenance meet regulatory standards, making it a safe and reliable water resource for the area.

Despite being a private structure, Timmerman Lake Dam plays a vital role in the local ecosystem, providing a habitat for wildlife and a recreational haven for residents and visitors alike. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of these smaller dams in sustaining our environment and promoting responsible water management practices.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

660

River Or Stream

Cedar Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

237

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

28
       
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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.