Joyce Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lindsey Dam Jarrett Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Joyce Lake Dam, located in Lawsonville, North Carolina, is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, with a length of 243 feet. It is an earth-type dam with a stone core foundation, situated on Hodgin Creek-Tr. Although the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is poor as of the last inspection in February 2018.
The dam's maximum storage capacity is 22 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 2.5 acres for recreational activities. Despite being privately owned, the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, with no state permitting or enforcement in place. While the risk assessment for Joyce Lake Dam is moderate, with a DSAC risk rating of 3, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans documented for this structure. Given its location and purpose, Joyce Lake Dam offers a unique recreational opportunity for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty of Rockingham County.
Dam Length |
243 |
River Or Stream |
Hodgin Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
22 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Joyce Lake Dam