Chappell Lake Dam
Chappell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chappell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Chappell 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 Mack Chappell Family, Lp (private).
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Norman |
| Coordinates | 35.19860, -79.69830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mack Chappell Family, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00463 |
| Federal ID | NC00463 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |