Squires Lake Dam
Squires Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pender County, North Carolina, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Squires Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Squires Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barc, Llc (private). It impounds the White Oak Creek near Atkinson.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 696 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pender |
| Nearest City | Atkinson |
| River/Stream | White Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.61260, -78.18170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BARC, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03675 |
| Federal ID | NC03675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |