Clark Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wood Lake Dam Barnes Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Clark Lake Dam, located in Linden, North Carolina, was completed in 1930 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The earth dam is 13 feet high with a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a length of 300 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Lower Little River-Tr, within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Clark Lake Dam has not been state-regulated or permitted. Despite being privately owned, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in April 2008. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently not available, highlighting a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness.
Overall, Clark Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational resource for the local community while also serving important water management functions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and improve the safety and resilience of dams like Clark Lake to ensure their continued benefits and minimize potential risks to surrounding areas.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
Lower Little River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
717 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little River At Manchester
|
161cfs |
Cape Fear River At Lillington
|
314cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
6cfs |
Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth
|
49cfs |
Middle Creek Near Clayton
|
32cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
74cfs |
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.
Clark Lake Dam