Dubose Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Faircloth Pond Dam Surles Pond
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dubose Lake Dam, located in Clear Run, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1969 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 17 feet, impounding the waters of the Little Coharie Creek to create a surface area of 8 acres and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition since its last inspection in June 2012.
Managed by the private owner, Dubose Lake Dam has not been subject to regulatory oversight by the state, with no permitting or enforcement actions reported. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures remain unspecified, indicating a lack of recent updates in emergency preparedness. While the dam serves as a recreational spot for the community, its condition assessment and risk management protocols may benefit from modernization to ensure the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing water resource management challenges.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
540 |
River Or Stream |
Little Coharie Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black River Near Tomahawk
|
668cfs |
Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel
|
1860cfs |
Big Swamp Nr Tarheel
|
125cfs |
Cape Fear R At Lock #1 Nr Kelly
|
2420cfs |
Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin
|
549cfs |
Lumber River At Lumberton
|
514cfs |
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.
Dubose Lake Dam