Long Shoals Lake Dam
Long Shoals Lake Dam is an other dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina, built in 1901. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Long Shoals Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Long Shoals Lake Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Green Energy Trans Llc (public utility). It impounds the South Fork River near Long Shoals.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 302,720 square miles. Completed in 1901, the structure is over a century 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 11/18/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Long Shoals |
| River/Stream | South Fork River |
| Coordinates | 35.41400, -81.24300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 302,720 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 990 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Energy Trans LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00372 |
| Federal ID | NC00372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |