Newton Lake Dam
Newton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scotland County, North Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Newton 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 Calvin H Newton (private). It impounds the Juniper Creek near Scotch Grove.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Scotland |
| Nearest City | Scotch Grove |
| River/Stream | Juniper Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.88720, -79.44450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Calvin H Newton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00057 |
| Federal ID | NC00057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |