Reid Lake Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Reid Lake Dam #2, located in Union, North Carolina, is a private-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource for the area. Although the dam is not state-regulated, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and significant hazard potential are managed effectively.

This dam on Mcbride Branch-Os is operated by private owners in Van Wyck Sc and is part of the Charleston District. With no associated structures or locks, the dam focuses solely on its recreational purpose. The last inspection in November 2019 deemed the dam to be in fair condition, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Reid Lake Dam #2 a fascinating example of private ownership and management of a vital recreational water source in North Carolina.

River Or Stream

Mcbride Branch-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

35

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

28
       
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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.