Lobinger Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lobinger Dam, located in Wake, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Situated on Barton Creek-Tr, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 2.5 acres and is classified as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is rated as fair.

Despite not being regulated by the state, Lobinger Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2018. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a vital resource for the surrounding community. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not explicitly mentioned in the available data, suggesting a potential area for improvement to ensure the safety and security of the structure and its downstream areas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lobinger Dam offers a fascinating case study in private dam ownership and management in North Carolina.

River Or Stream

Barton Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

24

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Significant

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.