Lovell Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lovell Dam, located in Union, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21.5 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, with a length of 200 feet. With a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, the dam serves to regulate the flow of the West Fork Twelvemile Creek-Tr river, covering a surface area of 6.2 acres and draining a 125-acre watershed.

Despite its low hazard potential, Lovell Dam has not been rated for its condition since the last inspection in September 2015. The dam is not state-regulated and falls under the jurisdiction of the Union County in North Carolina. While it does not have a spillway or outlet gates, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation purposes in the region. With a focus on water resource management and climate sustainability, enthusiasts will find Lovell Dam to be an important piece of infrastructure contributing to the local agricultural landscape.

Year Completed

1982

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

West Fork Twelvemile Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.2

Hydraulic Height

21.5

Drainage Area

125

Nid Storage

57

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

23
       
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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.
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