Sleepy Creek Upper Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWayne
Nearest CitySeven Springs
River/StreamSleepy Creek
Coordinates35.25610, -77.96430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length1,070 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage414 acre-ft
Max Storage414 acre-ft
Normal Storage264 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,792 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSleepy Creek Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00941
Federal IDNC00941
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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