Cameron Morrison Lagoon Dam

Cameron Morrison Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, North Carolina, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Cameron Morrison Lagoon Dam

Cameron Morrison Lagoon Dam is a dam in Richmond, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Nc Department Of Adult Correction (state). It impounds the Hitchcock Creek.

The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 07/01/2013. That was over 12 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
River/StreamHitchcock Creek
Coordinates35.02050, -79.60470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19 acre-ft
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerNC Department of Adult Correction
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/01/2013
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC04896
Federal IDNC04896
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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