Moss Lake Dam

Cleveland County, North Carolina (near Earl Station)

River/Stream: Buffalo Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
99 ft
Dam Length
840 ft
Reservoir Storage
51,032 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
77,418 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-03-25

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
NC00204
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.27670, -81.45520
Age
53 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.