Sizemore Lake Dam
Sizemore Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sizemore Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sizemore Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shearer Bridges (private). It impounds the Ut To Rocky River near Liberty.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 1944, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/08/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Liberty |
| River/Stream | Ut To Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 35.84100, -79.58500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shearer Bridges |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00727 |
| Federal ID | NC00727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |