Brantley Lake Dam
Brantley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nash County, North Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brantley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brantley 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 Autry R Bissette (private). It impounds the Ut To Coker Creek near Spring Hope.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Nearest City | Spring Hope |
| River/Stream | Ut To Coker Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.94710, -78.15800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Autry R Bissette |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00918 |
| Federal ID | NC00918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |