Corbett Lake Dam #1
Corbett Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Nash County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Corbett Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Corbett Lake Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joe E Whittington (private). It impounds the Moccasin Creek near Middlesex.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. 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 02/24/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Nearest City | Middlesex |
| River/Stream | Moccasin Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.80050, -78.20790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joe E Whittington |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00914 |
| Federal ID | NC00914 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |