Upper (allen Creek) Dam
Upper (allen Creek) Dam is an other dam located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Upper (allen Creek) Dam
Upper (allen Creek) Dam is a dam in Brunswick, North Carolina. The dam is owned by City Of Boiling Spring Lakes (private). It impounds the Allen Creek.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| River/Stream | Allen Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.02120, -78.06930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Boiling Spring Lakes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06405 |
| Federal ID | NC06405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |