Langdon Lake Dam #2
Langdon Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Langdon Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Langdon Lake Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Teresa C Suggs (private). It impounds the Swift Creek near Smithfield.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 12/18/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.60390, -78.59580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Teresa C Suggs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00957 |
| Federal ID | NC00957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |