Wiggins Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyEdgecombe
Nearest CityWiggins Crossroads
River/StreamCokey Swamp
Coordinates35.89720, -77.68000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage360 acre-ft
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge825 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNC Agriculture Research
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00818
Federal IDNC00818
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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