Research Lake Dam #1

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityAlma
River/StreamDrowning Creek
Coordinates35.19020, -79.66890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length435 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge99 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNC State University, Sandhills Research Station
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/01/2012
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00464
Federal IDNC00464
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Pools Pond Dam 0.8 mi High Research Lake Dam #2 1.2 mi Low Chappell Lake Dam 1.8 mi Low Currie Lake Dam 2.6 mi Low N. State Orchard Dam #2 2.8 mi Low John Garner Pond Dam 3.2 mi High Bengston Lake Dam #3 3.5 mi Low Bengston Lake Dam #4 3.5 mi Low Bengston Lake Dam #2 3.8 mi Low Bengston Lake Dam #1 3.9 mi Low