Rayconda Lake Lower Dam
Rayconda Lake Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rayconda Lake Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Rayconda Lake Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rayconda Lakes, Inc. (private). It impounds the Little Rockfish Creek near Hope Mills.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Hope Mills |
| River/Stream | Little Rockfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.02220, -79.02220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rayconda Lakes, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00035 |
| Federal ID | NC00035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |