Morgan Lake Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNash
Nearest CityRock Ridge
River/StreamBig Branch
Coordinates35.81400, -78.12320

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length531 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Max Discharge66 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerMillard F Morgan
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection07/21/1976
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00910
Federal IDNC00910
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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