Morse Lake Dam
Morse Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Morse Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Morse Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hayek Ventures, Llc (private). It impounds the Crane Creek near Vass.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 405 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 01/20/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Vass |
| River/Stream | Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29020, -79.30280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hayek Ventures, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00083 |
| Federal ID | NC00083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |