Wilkinson Lake Dam
Wilkinson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wilkinson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wilkinson Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lester L Wilkinson (private). It impounds the Coddle Creek near Concord.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 02/09/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| Nearest City | Concord |
| River/Stream | Coddle Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.52450, -80.75740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 231 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lester L Wilkinson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00101 |
| Federal ID | NC00101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |