Lama Farm Lower Dam
Lama Farm Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lama Farm Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Lama Farm Lower Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert L Wright (private). It impounds the Ut To Indian Creek.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 12/08/2023.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Ut To Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.45270, -81.37930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert L Wright |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05813 |
| Federal ID | NC05813 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |