Cruse Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, North Carolina, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cruse Dam
The primary purpose of Cruse Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Glenda C Lockerby (private). It impounds the Little Marsh Run near La Grange.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | La Grange |
| River/Stream | Little Marsh Run |
| Coordinates | 35.36860, -77.82230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Glenda C Lockerby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00983 |
| Federal ID | NC00983 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |