Baldwin Lake Dam
Baldwin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Baldwin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baldwin 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 Blair Family, Llc (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Robbins.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Robbins |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.31600, -79.72300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Blair Family, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00473 |
| Federal ID | NC00473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |