Lake Charles Dam

Cumberland County, North Carolina (near Hope Mills)

River/Stream: Rockfish Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
840 ft
Reservoir Storage
156 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
53 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-01-05

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
NC01122
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
34.96520, -78.97830
Age
62 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.