Hutchens Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Smith Dam Hutton Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Hutchens Lake Dam, located in High Point, North Carolina, serves as a vital recreational resource for water and climate enthusiasts in the area.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 23.1 feet and a structural height of 25.1 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 46 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2014, the dam has not been inspected since that time. Owned privately, Hutchens Lake Dam does not fall under state regulatory jurisdiction, but does have state inspection requirements in place. The dam's location on the West Fork Deep River-Tr provides a scenic backdrop for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to connect with nature in Guilford County.
Dam Length |
463 |
River Or Stream |
West Fork Deep River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
23.1 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
25.1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Hutchens Lake Dam