Civitan Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Civitan Lake Dam, also known as Civitan Acres Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational site for water enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 16.5 feet, the dam impounds water from the Cross Creek-Tr river stream, creating a surface area of 4 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 26.4 acre-feet.

Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, indicating that it is currently in good standing. Regular inspections are conducted, with the most recent assessment performed in January 2021. While the dam does not have a spillway type specified, its associated structures include no locks or outlet gates. The dam's purpose primarily focuses on recreation, providing a popular spot for outdoor activities and water sports in the Cumberland County region. With its serene setting and essential role in water resource management, Civitan Lake Dam stands as a vital asset in the local community.

Dam Length

415

River Or Stream

Cross Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

256

Nid Storage

26.4

Structural Height

16.5

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

17
       
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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.