Long Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina, built in 1915. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 475 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Long Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Long Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Albemarle (local government). It impounds the Long Creek near Albemarle.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,397 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/17/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Nearest City | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.35170, -80.22600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,397 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,397 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 833 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Albemarle |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00546 |
| Federal ID | NC00546 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |