South Lake Dam

Vance County, North Carolina (near Kittrell)

River/Stream: Long Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
150 ft
Reservoir Storage
170 acre-ft
Year Completed
1854
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
330 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-11-30

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
NC01057
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.25260, -78.43820
Age
172 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.