Verdery Lake Dam

Cumberland County, North Carolina (near Elizabethtown)

River/Stream: Swan Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
364 ft
Reservoir Storage
87 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
33 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2008-02-12

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
NC01139
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
34.86880, -78.86100
Age
64 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.