Loraine Lake Dam
Loraine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Loraine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Loraine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stewarts Creek Condominium Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Stewart Creek near Fayetteville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/19/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Fayetteville |
| River/Stream | Stewart Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.07460, -79.01300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stewarts Creek Condominium Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00033 |
| Federal ID | NC00033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |