Briggs Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Briggs Lake, located in Henderson, North Carolina, is a private water resource primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

The dam at Briggs Lake is an Earth type with a structural height of 65 feet and a length of 150 feet. The lake covers an area of 2 acres and is fed by Boylston Creek-Tr. Despite its small size, Briggs Lake poses a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated.

The last inspection of Briggs Lake took place in March 1982, with a high hazard potential identified. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. While the lake offers a recreational space for visitors in the Brickton area, the lack of recent inspections and assessments raises concerns about the safety and management of this water resource. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Briggs Lake presents an intriguing case study of a small, privately-owned dam with potential risks and unknown management measures.

Dam Length

150

River Or Stream

Boylston Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Structural Height

65

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

65
       
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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.