Carver Lake Dam
Carver Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Caswell County, North Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carver 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 John T Carver (private). It impounds the Sugartree Creek near Prospect Hill.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/27/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| Nearest City | Prospect Hill |
| River/Stream | Sugartree Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.28560, -79.16900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John T Carver |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00581 |
| Federal ID | NC00581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |