Twin Oaks Farm Lake Dam
Twin Oaks Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Twin Oaks Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Twin Oaks Farm Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William C Cannon (private). It impounds the Little Cold Water Creek near Concord.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/07/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| Nearest City | Concord |
| River/Stream | Little Cold Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.43470, -80.53740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William C Cannon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00521 |
| Federal ID | NC00521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |