H.M. Kinlaw Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Anson, North Carolina, the H.M.


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Summary

Kinlaw Dam is a private recreational earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1988. The dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 33.4 feet, serves the primary purpose of providing recreation to visitors. With a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 27 acre-feet, the dam is situated on Mill Creek-Os, offering a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low and its condition assessment is not rated, it is inspected periodically to ensure safety standards are met. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, and emergency response plans are in place to address any potential risks. With its picturesque surroundings and moderate risk level, the H.M. Kinlaw Dam provides a tranquil setting for recreational activities while prioritizing safety and risk management.

Year Completed

1988

River Or Stream

Mill Creek-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

20

Nid Storage

27

Structural Height

33.4

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

33
       
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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.