Carpenter Lake Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityHigh Shoals
Coordinates35.41700, -81.19290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length630 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Max Discharge13 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJeffrey L Carpenter
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection04/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00131
Federal IDNC00131
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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