Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam
Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Troy Lumber Company 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 Troy Lumber Timber 1, Llc (private). It impounds the Little River near Lakeview.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 498 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 09/01/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Lakeview |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.25340, -79.29530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 498 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Troy Lumber Timber 1, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00085 |
| Federal ID | NC00085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |