Lake Carolina Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHarnett
Nearest CityManchester
River/StreamReedy Swamp
Coordinates35.28010, -79.03590

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,960 acre-ft
Max Storage1,960 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,882 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Max Discharge166 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCarolina Lakes Property Owners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00012
Federal IDNC00012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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