Stump Lake Dam
Stump Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stump Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stump Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Long Branch near Aquadale.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 264 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 11/04/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Nearest City | Aquadale |
| River/Stream | Long Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.22650, -80.23790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 264 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00559 |
| Federal ID | NC00559 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |