Timmerman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 660 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Timmerman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Timmerman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arendt, LLC (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Stanhope.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/09/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Stanhope |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06140, -78.34420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arendt, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01071 |
| Federal ID | NC01071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |