West Lake Dam
West Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Lake Dam
The primary purpose of West 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 Audrey West (private). It impounds the Aycock Swamp near Stantonsburg.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 01/23/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Stantonsburg |
| River/Stream | Aycock Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.53430, -77.93710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Audrey West |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00939 |
| Federal ID | NC00939 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |