Arnolds Lake Dam
Arnolds Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Arnolds Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Arnolds Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carolina Trace Country Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Upper Little River.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Upper Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.41510, -79.11050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carolina Trace Country Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03269 |
| Federal ID | NC03269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |