Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of North Carolina, State Property Office (state). It impounds the Harrison Creek near Elizabethtown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 582 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Elizabethtown |
| River/Stream | Harrison Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.86260, -78.72970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 582 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01142 |
| Federal ID | NC01142 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |