Lama Farm Lower Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lama Farm Lower Dam, located in Lincoln, North Carolina, serves as a key water resource for irrigation purposes along the Indian Creek tributary.


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Summary

This private dam stands at a hydraulic height of 48.5 feet and a structural height of 51.7 feet, with a total length of 545 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 129 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 138 acre-feet, this earth dam covers a surface area of 6.7 acres and drains an area of 147 square miles.

Managed and regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Lama Farm Lower Dam has a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated. The last inspection, conducted in October 2018, concluded with a periodic inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are not specified in the available data, the overall management measures and risk evaluation for this structure remain undisclosed.

Despite the lack of specific details on modifications, outlet gates, spillway types, or associated structures, Lama Farm Lower Dam stands as a vital component in the water infrastructure of the region. With its strategic location and capacity for irrigation support, this dam presents an essential resource for both agricultural development and water management in the area.

Dam Length

545

River Or Stream

Indian Creek - Trib.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.7

Hydraulic Height

48.5

Drainage Area

147

Nid Storage

138

Structural Height

51.7

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

52
       
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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.