Gum Swamp Lake Dam
Gum Swamp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, North Carolina, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gum Swamp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gum Swamp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Gum Swamp Creek near Old Hundred.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/20/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Old Hundred |
| River/Stream | Gum Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.91040, -79.56210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00642 |
| Federal ID | NC00642 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |