Maxton Lake Dam
Maxton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Robeson County, North Carolina, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maxton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Maxton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lumbee Tribal Administration (local government). It impounds the Big Shoe Heel Creek near Dillon, Sc.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,751 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 538 acre-feet. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Robeson |
| Nearest City | Dillon, Sc |
| River/Stream | Big Shoe Heel Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.71860, -79.36710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,751 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lumbee Tribal Administration |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01079 |
| Federal ID | NC01079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |