Carter Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Coleridge |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.69530, -79.72350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 148 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Judy Carter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |