Deater Lake Dam
Deater Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Deater Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Deater Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jarred D Fenlason (private). It impounds the Bussels Creek near Eagle Mills.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/07/2025.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Nearest City | Eagle Mills |
| River/Stream | Bussels Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.05740, -81.04020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jarred D Fenlason |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01472 |
| Federal ID | NC01472 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |