Carter Lake Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Altamahaw |
| River/Stream | Mears Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.23450, -79.82050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 474 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joseph D Brady |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |