Bugger Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bugger Lake Dam, located in Lincoln, North Carolina, serves a crucial function in regulating water flow from Upper Tuckasegee River to Indian Creek.


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Despite not being state-regulated, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and is classified as having a significant hazard potential. The dam's condition assessment as of October 2020 was rated as fair, indicating that maintenance and monitoring are essential to prevent any potential risks associated with its operation.

Although Bugger Lake Dam's primary purpose and dam type are classified as 'Other,' the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. With no specific information available on its dimensions or storage capacity, it is clear that the dam's importance lies in its ability to control water levels and flow, particularly during times of heavy rainfall or drought. The dam's location in an undetermined city underscores the need for continued oversight and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding communities.

While Bugger Lake Dam may not fall under the jurisdiction of a specific federal or state agency, its role in water management cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Bugger Lake Dam become increasingly important to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of nearby residents. With a fair condition assessment and a significant hazard potential, ongoing attention to Bugger Lake Dam's upkeep will be essential in safeguarding water resources and maintaining the dam's functionality for years to come.

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Hazard Potential

Significant
       
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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.