Lake Street Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Third Creek Dam #12c Shaver Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lake Street Dam, located in Iredell, North Carolina, is a private recreational dam on Back Creek-Tr with a primary purpose of providing recreation opportunities.
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Summary
The dam is an earth-type structure with a hydraulic height of 21.5 feet and a structural height of 27 feet. It has a length of 200 feet and a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment is noted as "Not Rated."
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Lake Street Dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in September 2017. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential risk assessment. With its recreational focus and low hazard potential, Lake Street Dam serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams in North Carolina. Visitors can enjoy the 2-acre surface area of the dam and the surrounding natural environment while appreciating the importance of responsible dam maintenance and inspection practices.
Dam Length |
200 |
River Or Stream |
Back Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.5 |
Nid Storage |
22 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Lake Street Dam