Strickland Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mitchiner Lake Dam Jones Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Strickland Lake Dam in Franklin, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond establishment.
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Summary
This private-owned Earth dam stands at a structural height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Located on Rear Swamp Creek, this dam has a low hazard potential and its condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in February 2001.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Strickland Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in 2001. The dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment for fire protection and aquatic life. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessments are not currently available, the low hazard potential suggests a relatively stable and secure structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and appreciate.
River Or Stream |
Rear Swamp Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Nid Storage |
34 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg
|
55cfs |
Tar River Near Tar River
|
21cfs |
Swift Creek At Hilliardston
|
858cfs |
Neuse River Near Falls
|
68cfs |
Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak
|
19cfs |
Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner
|
55cfs |
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.
Strickland Lake Dam