Barnes Lake Dam

Cumberland County, North Carolina (near Linden)

River/Stream: Lower Little River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
520 ft
Reservoir Storage
82 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
10 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2012-04-19

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01150
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.21840, -78.84360
Age
57 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.