Schoonbeck Lake Dam
Schoonbeck Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Schoonbeck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schoonbeck Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Higgins Family Trust (private). It impounds the Ut To Jackson Creek near Jackson Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/23/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Jackson Creek |
| River/Stream | Ut To Jackson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.69030, -80.01620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Higgins Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00460 |
| Federal ID | NC00460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |