Mccorkle Lake Dam
Mccorkle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mccorkle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mccorkle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry S Mccorkle (private). It impounds the Cub Creek near Henry River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/15/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | Henry River |
| River/Stream | Cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.68820, -81.52410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jerry S McCorkle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01291 |
| Federal ID | NC01291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |