Hamlet City Lake Upper Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
Nearest CityHamlet
River/StreamMarks Creek
Coordinates34.89920, -79.67040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length810 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage735 acre-ft
Max Storage735 acre-ft
Normal Storage447 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,130 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Hamlet
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00637
Federal IDNC00637
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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