Wallace Lake Dam

Cumberland County, North Carolina (near Fayetteville)

River/Stream: Buckhead Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
1,500 ft
Reservoir Storage
480 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
116 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2022-12-08

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NC01134
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.01210, -78.95080
Age
101 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.