Cameron Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cameron Lake Dam, located in Wagram, North Carolina, is a state-owned structure that was completed in 1935 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam is an earth-type structure with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 26 feet. It spans a length of 743 feet and has a storage capacity of 389 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 324 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Muddy Creek and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the region.

Despite being classified with low hazard potential, Cameron Lake Dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection in November 2012 found the dam to be in fair condition. The dam has a drainage area of 1158 square miles and a surface area of 30 acres, providing ample opportunities for water-based recreation. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified, but the structure continues to be monitored to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding areas.

Year Completed

1935

Dam Length

743

River Or Stream

Muddy Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

1158

Nid Storage

389

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.