Cardinal Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
River/StreamUT to Mill Creek
Coordinates35.23550, -79.37100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge550 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerVillage of Whispering Pines
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/01/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC03594
Federal IDNC03594
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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