Landis Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Landis Lake Dam, located in China Grove, North Carolina, is a crucial local government-owned structure designed for water supply purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, serving as a key component in managing the Grants Creek-Os river system. With a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, the dam plays a significant role in ensuring water availability for the surrounding community.

Despite its importance, Landis Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of January 2019. Regular inspections are conducted every two years to monitor its structural integrity and maintenance needs. The dam is under the regulatory purview of the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets all state-mandated safety and inspection requirements. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam remains a critical infrastructure asset for water resource management in the region.

As a vital component of the local water supply infrastructure, Landis Lake Dam serves as a testament to the importance of proper dam management in ensuring water security and mitigating flood risks in the area. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining a sustainable water supply for the community while also highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its safety and functionality.

Dam Length

1200

River Or Stream

Grants Creek-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

144

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

25
       
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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.