Bass Lake Dam
Bass Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nash County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bass Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bass 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 Alfonzo Powell (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Spring Hope.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. 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 03/30/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Nearest City | Spring Hope |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.99100, -78.09130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Alfonzo Powell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00911 |
| Federal ID | NC00911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |