Simpson Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
Nearest CityPope Air Force Base
River/StreamUT to Little River
Coordinates35.19050, -79.14309

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage128 acre-ft
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge413 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerFrances J Harrell-Long
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00038
Federal IDNC00038
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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