Beard Lake Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRandolph
Nearest CityFlint Hill
River/StreamCaraway Creek
Coordinates35.83120, -79.93500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length242 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge30 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKaren J Brown
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection03/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00486
Federal IDNC00486
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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