Lenoir Water Supply Dam

Caldwell County, North Carolina (near Lenoir)

River/Stream: Zacks Fork Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
236 ft
Reservoir Storage
27 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
333 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2007-01-17

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
NC01232
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.98270, -81.47610
Age
102 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.