Simpson Lake Dam

Moore County, North Carolina (near Pope Air Force Base)

River/Stream: UT to Little River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
375 ft
Reservoir Storage
128 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
413 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-11-26

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
NC00038
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.19050, -79.14309
Age
73 years

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.