Charles Smith Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCumberland
Nearest CityFayetteville
River/StreamUT to Cape Fear River
Coordinates35.12094, -78.87475

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length210 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8 acre-ft
Max Storage7 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJoyce B. Smith Life Estate
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02161
Federal IDNC02161
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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