Seven Lakes Dam #7
Seven Lakes Dam #7 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Seven Lakes Dam #7
The primary purpose of Seven Lakes Dam #7 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Seven Lakes Landowners Association (private). It impounds the Big Juniper Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 11/15/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Big Juniper Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27340, -79.57980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Seven Lakes Landowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00713 |
| Federal ID | NC00713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |