Watson Lake Dam

Lee County, North Carolina

River/Stream: Juniper Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
720 ft
Reservoir Storage
112 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-01-24

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00015
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.45430, -79.04660
Age
70 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.