Stevenson Lake Dam
Stevenson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Stevenson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stevenson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Northampton Enterprises (private). It impounds the Quanky Creek near Halifax.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| Nearest City | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Quanky Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.42000, -77.73300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 248 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Northampton Enterprises |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00834 |
| Federal ID | NC00834 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |