Hollifield Lake Dam
Hollifield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hollifield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hollifield Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James W Scism (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Long Shoals.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 216 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 01/11/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Long Shoals |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.43240, -81.29720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 216 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James W Scism |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00130 |
| Federal ID | NC00130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |