West Lake Dam
West Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harnett County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About West Lake Dam
The primary purpose of West Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hms Kids, Inc. (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Johnsonville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/22/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Nearest City | Johnsonville |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23880, -79.10060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HMS Kids, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00004 |
| Federal ID | NC00004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |