Watson Lake Dam

Cumberland County, North Carolina (near Elizabethtown)

River/Stream: Cape Fear River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
584 ft
Reservoir Storage
61 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
13 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2008-03-05

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
NC01124
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.00600, -78.87440
Age
74 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.