Morgan Lake Dam
Morgan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nash County, North Carolina, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morgan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Morgan Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Millard F Morgan (private). It impounds the Big Branch near Rock Ridge.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 531 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, 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 07/21/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Nearest City | Rock Ridge |
| River/Stream | Big Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.81400, -78.12320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 531 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Millard F Morgan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00910 |
| Federal ID | NC00910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |