Weeks Lake Dam
Weeks Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Weeks Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Weeks 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 3mr, Lp (private). It impounds the Tar River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Edgecombe |
| River/Stream | Tar River |
| Coordinates | 35.91320, -77.56270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 495 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | 3MR, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00817 |
| Federal ID | NC00817 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |