Gregory Lake Dam
Gregory Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harnett County, North Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gregory Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gregory 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 Rickie Day (private). It impounds the Thorton Creek near Erwin.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 02/09/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Nearest City | Erwin |
| River/Stream | Thorton Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.39530, -78.70080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rickie Day |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01116 |
| Federal ID | NC01116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |