Bonsal Company Lake Dam
Bonsal Company Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bonsal Company Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bonsal Company Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dunlap & Mills, Inc. (private). It impounds the Mccoy Creek near Cheraw, Sc.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 08/27/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Cheraw, Sc |
| River/Stream | Mccoy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.97450, -79.93510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dunlap & Mills, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00493 |
| Federal ID | NC00493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |