Lake Bay Dam
Lake Bay Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Bay Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Bay Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the James Creek near Pope Field.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 347 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 08/17/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Pope Field |
| River/Stream | James Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.19210, -79.29560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00049 |
| Federal ID | NC00049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |