Timken Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Timken Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina.


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Summary

Situated on Hoyle Creek-Tr, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a length of 400 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, serving a primary purpose classified as "Other." While the dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Dam Safety Program, its hazard potential is rated as low, with a condition assessment currently listed as "Not Rated."

The last inspection of Timken Lake Dam took place on October 24, 2018, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. Despite lacking a designated year of completion, the dam has undergone no modifications in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With a risk assessment, inundation maps, and other emergency preparedness measures yet to be determined, the dam's overall risk management status remains unknown. In the event of an emergency, the dam's current status suggests a low potential for hazard, though further assessments and planning may be necessary to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding area.

Dam Length

400

River Or Stream

Hoyle Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.