Research Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 570 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Research Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Research Lake Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nc State University, Sandhills Research Station (state). It impounds the Naked Creek near Norman.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 03/31/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Norman |
| River/Stream | Naked Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.18920, -79.69010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 178 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Nc State University, Sandhills Research Station |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00465 |
| Federal ID | NC00465 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |