Orton Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBrunswick
Nearest CityOrton
River/StreamOrton Creek
Coordinates34.05530, -77.95920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1700 (326 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,880 acre-ft
Max Storage2,880 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,400 acre-ft
Max Discharge17 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerOrton Camp, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01112
Federal IDNC01112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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