R. Green Lake Dam
R. Green Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About R. Green Lake Dam
The primary purpose of R. Green Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alan R Williams (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Robbins.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 03/17/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Robbins |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.31690, -79.66940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alan R Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00767 |
| Federal ID | NC00767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |