Powell Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
Nearest CityAberdeen
River/StreamAberdeen Creek
Coordinates35.14850, -79.40230

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage170 acre-ft
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge196 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Aberdeen
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/02/2011
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00070
Federal IDNC00070
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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