Fowler Lake Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fowler Lake Dam #1, located in Pfafftown, North Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a length of 280 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 19.2 acre-feet and serves the Muddy Creek-Tr river/stream system.

The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. It has a high hazard potential and was last assessed to be in fair condition as of March 2021. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not specified.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate can find Fowler Lake Dam #1 an intriguing site for its recreational significance, regulatory oversight, and potential risk factors. Its presence in the Huntington District and association with the Muddy Creek-Tr system adds to its environmental importance within Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Dam Length

280

River Or Stream

Muddy Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

50

Nid Storage

40

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

30
       
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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.