Atkinson Lake Dam
Atkinson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Atkinson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Atkinson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Girl Scouts, Nc Coastal Pines (private). It impounds the Ut To Little River near Hares Crossroads.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 02/28/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Hares Crossroads |
| River/Stream | Ut To Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.66850, -78.26420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Girl Scouts, NC Coastal Pines |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00963 |
| Federal ID | NC00963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |