Brooks Dam
Brooks Dam is an earth dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brooks Dam
The primary purpose of Brooks Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jed D Brooks (private). It impounds the Long Creek near Albemarle.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Nearest City | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.42390, -80.29350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jed D Brooks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04167 |
| Federal ID | NC04167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |