Prestwood Lake Dam
Prestwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Prestwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Prestwood Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Roger D Willard (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/04/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| Coordinates | 35.87940, -81.56510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Roger D Willard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06097 |
| Federal ID | NC06097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |