Cooper Lake Dam

Nash County, North Carolina (near Gold Rock)

River/Stream: UT to Swift Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
276 ft
Reservoir Storage
50 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
66 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-02-17

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NC00925
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.10450, -77.94420
Age
63 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.