Hollow Farm Lagoon Dam
Hollow Farm Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hollow Farm Lagoon Dam
Hollow Farm Lagoon Dam is a dam in Franklin, North Carolina. The dam is owned by The Foster Dynasty Trust (private). It impounds the Devils Cradle.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/03/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Devils Cradle |
| Coordinates | 36.23230, -78.32000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | The Foster Dynasty Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05115 |
| Federal ID | NC05115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |