Plyler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 550 ft long. 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 Plyler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Plyler Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Plyler Farms, LLC (private). It impounds the Stewarts Creek near Indian Trail.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 11/28/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Indian Trail |
| River/Stream | Stewarts Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.01000, -80.54000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Plyler Farms, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00534 |
| Federal ID | NC00534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |