Thagards Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
River/StreamLittle River
Coordinates35.26470, -79.36100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length610 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,505 acre-ft
Max Storage2,505 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,335 acre-ft
Surface Area211 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Max Discharge8,151 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Whispering Pines
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00073
Federal IDNC00073
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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