Watson Lake Dam #1

Moore County, North Carolina (near Aberdeen)

River/Stream: Aberdeen Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
459 ft
Reservoir Storage
579 acre-ft
Year Completed
1928
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
100 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-05-09

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00067
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.16570, -79.43460
Age
98 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.