Sunset Lake Dam #1
Sunset Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sunset Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Sunset Lake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul B Allen (private). It impounds the Rock Hole Creek near Stanfield.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 01/08/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Nearest City | Stanfield |
| River/Stream | Rock Hole Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21920, -80.42190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul B Allen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00544 |
| Federal ID | NC00544 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |