Lake Wood Dam
Lake Wood Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Wood Dam
Lake Wood Dam is a dam in Randolph, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Lakewood Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Back Creek near Farmer.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1944, 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 02/16/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Farmer |
| River/Stream | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72220, -79.90080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lakewood Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00722 |
| Federal ID | NC00722 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |