Gum Swamp Lake Dam

Richmond County, North Carolina (near Old Hundred)

River/Stream: Gum Swamp Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
360 ft
Reservoir Storage
173 acre-ft
Year Completed
1934
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
76 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2008-02-20

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00642
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
34.91040, -79.56210
Age
92 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.