Bass Lake Dam

Wayne County, North Carolina (near La Grange)

River/Stream: W. Bear Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
1,110 ft
Reservoir Storage
467 acre-ft
Year Completed
1966
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
660 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-12-06

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
NC00985
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.41130, -77.88130
Age
60 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.