Monroe Lake Dam Lower
Monroe Lake Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Monroe Lake Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Monroe Lake Dam Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc. (private). It impounds the Nicks Creek near Whispering Pines.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 05/21/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Whispering Pines |
| River/Stream | Nicks Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.22650, -79.45050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Firsthealth of the Carolinas, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00065 |
| Federal ID | NC00065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |