Troublesome Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Washburn Lake Dam Lindsey Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Troublesome Creek Dam, also known as Lake Reidsville Dam, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Altamahaw, North Carolina.
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Summary
Owned by the local government, this earth-type dam was completed in 1974 and serves the primary purpose of water supply. With a hydraulic height of 33.6 feet and a structural height of 46.6 feet, the dam stands as a crucial structure on Troublesome Creek, offering a storage capacity of 21,161 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 9,139 acre-feet.
With a drainage area of 34,413 acres, Troublesome Creek Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Rockingham County. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2020, the dam poses a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam's yearly inspection frequency of 2 ensures its continued safety and functionality, with the North Carolina Dam Safety Program overseeing state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of dam operations.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Troublesome Creek Dam offers a fascinating study in the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship. Its strategic location, high hazard potential, and significant storage capacity make it a key player in ensuring water supply reliability and flood control in the region. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding the role of dams like Troublesome Creek in sustainable water management becomes increasingly important for safeguarding communities and ecosystems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1720 |
River Or Stream |
Troublesome Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
680 |
Hydraulic Height |
33.6 |
Drainage Area |
34413 |
Nid Storage |
21161 |
Structural Height |
46.6 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
47 |
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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.
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