Leonard Simmons Dam
Leonard Simmons Dam is an earth dam located in Caswell County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Leonard Simmons Dam
The primary purpose of Leonard Simmons Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Caswell Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Hughes Mill Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet.
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 12/30/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| River/Stream | Ut To Hughes Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.24970, -79.32810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Caswell Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02019 |
| Federal ID | NC02019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |