Parsons Brothers Lake Dam
Parsons Brothers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Parsons Brothers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parsons Brothers 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 French E Parsons (private). It impounds the Bridgers Creek near Capelsie.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 06/09/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Capelsie |
| River/Stream | Bridgers Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29870, -79.76090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | French E Parsons |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00471 |
| Federal ID | NC00471 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |