Lakeview Acres Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lakeview Acres Dam, located in Rural Hall, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure on Muddy Creek-Tr that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Standing at a hydraulic height of 17.1 feet and a structural height of 21.4 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.6 acres. Despite its scenic surroundings and popular recreational use, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment.

Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Lakeview Acres Dam undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance. The last inspection in January 2018 revealed its poor condition, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential risk management measures to mitigate any safety concerns. With a drainage area of 139 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 10 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lakeview Acres Dam stands as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of aging infrastructure to prevent potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. Its location in Stokes County, North Carolina, underlines the need for continued regulatory oversight and proactive risk management strategies to safeguard against any potential emergencies or disasters related to dam failure.

Dam Length

135

River Or Stream

Muddy Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.6

Hydraulic Height

17.1

Drainage Area

139

Nid Storage

22

Structural Height

21.4

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

21
       
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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.