Ledbetter Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
River/StreamHitchcock Creek
Coordinates34.98470, -79.71460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,100 acre-ft
Max Storage8,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,000 acre-ft
Surface Area313 acres
Drainage Area73 sq mi
Max Discharge6,700 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFriends of Ledbetter Lake, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/29/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00653
Federal IDNC00653
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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