Little Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Little Lake Dam, also known as Eargle Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Henderson, North Carolina.
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Summary
Completed in 2002, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a hydraulic height of 43 feet and a structural height of 48 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 43 acre-feet and a normal storage of 30 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2.4 acres and draining an area of 57 square miles.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2017, Little Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its location and design. The dam has been inspected regularly, with the last inspection taking place in May 2017. It is state-regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring that permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures are in place to mitigate any risks associated with the dam. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in February 2015.
Situated on Camp Creek-Tr, Little Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management and flood control efforts. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam's design, purpose, and regulatory oversight intriguing, highlighting the intricate balance between recreational use and safety considerations in water infrastructure development.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
220 |
River Or Stream |
Camp Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
57 |
Nid Storage |
43 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
48 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Little Lake Dam