Forrest Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Fayetteville |
| River/Stream | Branson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.04446, -78.90611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Forest Lakes, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |