Garner Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lopp Lake Dam Schoonbeck Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Garner Lake Dam, located in Davidson, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
With a structural height of 20.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 17.5 feet, the dam impounds the waters of Lick Creek-Tr, creating a surface area of 7 acres and a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its significant hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition assessment as of October 2016, Garner Lake Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors. The dam has a history of modifications, with a last inspection date in 2016 and an inspection frequency of every 2 years. The emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps for the dam are currently unavailable, raising concerns about emergency preparedness and response in the event of a dam failure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to advocate for the maintenance and safety of dams like Garner Lake Dam to mitigate risks and protect surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Dam Length |
650 |
River Or Stream |
Lick Ckeek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.5 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Structural Height |
20.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Abbotts Creek At Lexington
|
40cfs |
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
|
1590cfs |
Little River Near Star
|
10cfs |
Deep River At Ramseur
|
48cfs |
Second Creek Near Barber
|
43cfs |
East Fork Deep River Near High Point
|
5cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Garner Lake Dam