Seven Lakes Dam #4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Seven Lakes Dam #4, also known as Longleaf Lake Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina.


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Summary

This dam, situated on Big Juniper Creek, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 21 acres and a storage capacity of 317 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 39 feet and a structural height of 44 feet, the dam is essential for maintaining the normal storage of 219 acre-feet and ensuring the safety of the surrounding area.

Despite being privately owned, Seven Lakes Dam #4 is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that the dam meets state inspection, permitting, and enforcement requirements. The dam has a high hazard potential, but its condition assessment was reported as fair during the last inspection in January 2021. With a history of periodic inspections and a designated emergency action plan, the dam is equipped to manage any potential risks effectively.

Located in Lillington, North Carolina, Seven Lakes Dam #4 is a significant landmark in the region, offering both recreational opportunities and critical water resource management. As a part of the Wilmington District, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both public safety and environmental conservation in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

920

River Or Stream

Big Juniper Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Hydraulic Height

39

Drainage Area

120

Nid Storage

317

Structural Height

44

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

44
       
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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.