Waters Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke
Nearest CitySunshine
River/StreamBrindle Creek
Coordinates35.61530, -81.80940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage93 acre-ft
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge360 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJoshua H Waters
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00093
Federal IDNC00093
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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