Lake Royale Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyFranklin
Nearest CitySpring Hope
River/StreamCypress Creek
Coordinates35.95080, -78.18920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,260 acre-ft
Max Storage10,260 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,313 acre-ft
Surface Area330 acres
Drainage Area30 sq mi
Max Discharge52,800 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Royale Property Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00821
Federal IDNC00821
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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