Watson Lake Dam #1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
Nearest CityAberdeen
River/StreamAberdeen Creek
Coordinates35.16570, -79.43460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length459 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage579 acre-ft
Max Storage579 acre-ft
Normal Storage389 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCountry Club of NC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00067
Federal IDNC00067
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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