Weatherspoon Cooling Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRobeson
River/StreamLumber River
Coordinates34.58470, -78.97140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length8,200 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage994 acre-ft
Max Storage994 acre-ft
Normal Storage828 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Max Discharge149 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01078
Federal IDNC01078
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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