Cattail Lake Dam
Cattail Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cattail Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cattail Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Cattail Family, Llc (private). It impounds the Cattail Creek near Hares Crossroads.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 940 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Hares Crossroads |
| River/Stream | Cattail Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.67720, -78.27410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Cattail Family, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00962 |
| Federal ID | NC00962 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |