East Hamlett Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Richardson Lake Dam Woodman Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Central Falls, North Carolina, East Hamlett Lake Dam stands as a private structure with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection reservoir and small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an earth type, boasts a hydraulic height of 20.7 feet and a structural height of 25.2 feet, with a length of 383 feet. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management.
Despite being non-state regulated, East Hamlett Lake Dam is inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in November 2019, revealing a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated." The dam has not been modified in recent years, reflecting its stable and well-maintained status. While lacking certain features such as outlet gates and spillways, the dam serves its purpose effectively and contributes to the overall water infrastructure in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find East Hamlett Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and maintenance practices.
Dam Length |
383 |
River Or Stream |
Hasketts Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.7 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
25.2 |
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.
East Hamlett Lake Dam