Chesterfield Lake Dam
Chesterfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harnett County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chesterfield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Chesterfield Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Michael J Bennett (private). It impounds the Buies Creek near Buies Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,139 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Nearest City | Buies Creek |
| River/Stream | Buies Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.47640, -78.72210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,139 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Michael J Bennett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01100 |
| Federal ID | NC01100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |