Thompson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Thompson Lake Dam, located in Pine Hall, North Carolina, is a private earth dam that serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 25.2 feet and a structural height of 32.2 feet, the dam impounds Kings Creek-Tr and creates a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet.

Managed by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Thompson Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. The dam was last assessed in October 2014, with a routine inspection frequency of 5 years. While no outlet gates or spillway type are specified, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain undisclosed. Overall, Thompson Lake Dam stands as a recreational asset in Guilford County, offering a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.

Dam Length

308

River Or Stream

Kings Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

25.2

Nid Storage

64

Structural Height

32.2

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.