Camelot Woods Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Camelot Woods Lake Dam in Ceramic, North Carolina, is a privately-owned recreational dam completed in 1958.


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Summary

Located on Flat Shoals Creek-Tr, this earthen dam stands at 31.7 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 25.3 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.4 acres, providing a serene spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy nature.

While Camelot Woods Lake Dam is not regulated by the state, it is inspected regularly to ensure public safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation, offering visitors a peaceful retreat surrounded by the beauty of Stokes County, North Carolina. As a vital part of the local ecosystem, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the area.

With its picturesque setting and historical significance, Camelot Woods Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and preserving our water resources. As climate change continues to impact our planet, it is essential to safeguard dams like Camelot Woods Lake Dam to ensure the sustainability of our environment for future generations to come. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, visiting this tranquil spot offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of nature and human intervention in creating a harmonious balance within our ecosystem.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

350

River Or Stream

Flat Shoals Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.4

Hydraulic Height

25.3

Drainage Area

341

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

31.7

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

32
       
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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.