Blue Brothers Lake Dam
Blue Brothers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harnett County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blue Brothers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Blue Brothers Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clifford V Pilson (private). It impounds the Horse Branch near Lobelia.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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. 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 08/04/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Nearest City | Lobelia |
| River/Stream | Horse Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.26800, -79.21060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Clifford V Pilson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00001 |
| Federal ID | NC00001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |