Oldham Upper Lake Dam #1
Oldham Upper Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Lee County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Oldham Upper Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Oldham Upper Lake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clearwater Forest, Inc. (private). It impounds the Lick Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/07/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.48250, -79.14000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clearwater Forest, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00019 |
| Federal ID | NC00019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |