Hidden Lake Dam
Hidden Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hidden Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden 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 Hidden Lake Community Association (private). It impounds the Brandy Creek near Rocky Mount.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 863 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/27/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Rocky Mount |
| River/Stream | Brandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06160, -78.43970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 863 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 863 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 178 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hidden Lake Community Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00986 |
| Federal ID | NC00986 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |