Poplar Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
River/StreamLittle Gunpowder Creek
Coordinates35.82700, -81.47080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length330 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage42 acre-ft
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSammie Ollis
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02008
Federal IDNC02008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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