Thompson-arthur Lake Dam
Thompson-arthur Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Thompson-arthur Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Thompson-arthur Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wyatt Farlow (private). It impounds the Caraway Creek near Farmer.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 02/08/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Farmer |
| River/Stream | Caraway Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.79270, -79.87700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wyatt Farlow |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00728 |
| Federal ID | NC00728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |