Lower Coggins Lake Dam
Lower Coggins Lake Dam is a stone dam located in Davidson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lower Coggins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Coggins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Kennedy Mill Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davidson |
| River/Stream | Kennedy Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92330, -80.05360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02210 |
| Federal ID | NC02210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |