Aero Plantation Lake Dam 1
Aero Plantation Lake Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aero Plantation Lake Dam 1
The primary purpose of Aero Plantation 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 Aero Plantation Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the W. Mundy's Run Creek near Van Wyck, Sc.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/14/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Van Wyck, Sc |
| River/Stream | W. Mundy's Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.99420, -80.74470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Aero Plantation Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00511 |
| Federal ID | NC00511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |