Lake Largo Dam
Lake Largo Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, North Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Largo Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Largo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Largo Lake, Inc. (private). It impounds the Shocco Creek near Elberton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 02/04/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Elberton |
| River/Stream | Shocco Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.31710, -78.22970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Largo Lake, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01056 |
| Federal ID | NC01056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |