Oldham Lower Lake Dam #2
Oldham Lower Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Lee County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oldham Lower Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Oldham Lower Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clearwater Forest, Inc. (private). It impounds the Lick Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.48660, -79.13890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clearwater Forest, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00020 |
| Federal ID | NC00020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |