Moss Lake Dam #2
Moss Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Halifax County, North Carolina, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moss Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Moss Lake Dam #2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Javalu Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Jack Horse Swamp near Bricks.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 612 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, 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 02/14/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| Nearest City | Bricks |
| River/Stream | Jack Horse Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.18570, -77.83820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 612 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Javalu Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00830 |
| Federal ID | NC00830 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |