Pine Lake Dam
Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Boiling Spring Lakes (local government). It impounds the Allen Creek near Orton.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Nearest City | Orton |
| River/Stream | Allen Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.03360, -78.06360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Boiling Spring Lakes |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01109 |
| Federal ID | NC01109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |