Springer Lake Dam
Springer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Springer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Springer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sherry A Beachum (private). It impounds the S. Prong Buffalo Creek near Ansonville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Ansonville |
| River/Stream | S. Prong Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.12800, -80.12300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sherry A Beachum |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00503 |
| Federal ID | NC00503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |