Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam, located in Randolph, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

This Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17.1 feet and a structural height of 20.1 feet, serving primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and a drainage area of 46 square miles, the dam poses a high hazard potential, yet maintains a fair condition as of the last inspection in April 2020.

Situated along Toms Creek-Tr, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural activities. With a maximum discharge capacity of 35 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures effective water flow control and storage for the surrounding community. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's fair condition indicates ongoing maintenance and monitoring efforts to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

As a key feature in the water infrastructure of Farmer, North Carolina, Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam requires regular inspections and enforcement of safety regulations by the state authorities. With a notable history of serving the local agricultural sector, this dam serves as a vital asset in sustaining water resources and climate resilience in the region. Efforts to maintain and improve the dam's functionality will be essential in ensuring reliable water supply for irrigation and mitigating potential risks associated with its high hazard potential.

Dam Length

160

River Or Stream

Toms Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

17.1

Drainage Area

46

Nid Storage

29

Structural Height

20.1

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

20
       
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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.