Lake Mckenzie Dam
Lake Mckenzie Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Mckenzie Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Mckenzie Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bgff, Llc (private). It impounds the Drowning Creek near Wagram.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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. 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 08/21/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Wagram |
| River/Stream | Drowning Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16950, -79.58030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BGFF, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00712 |
| Federal ID | NC00712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |