Crystal Lake Dam
Crystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stafford At Langtree Hoa, Inc. (private). It impounds the W. Branch Rocky River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 11/16/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| River/Stream | W. Branch Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 35.55120, -80.83190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stafford at Langtree HOA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04909 |
| Federal ID | NC04909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |