Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harnett County, North Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smith 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 Jerry M Smith (private). It impounds the N. Prong Anderson Creek near Linden.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. 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 07/30/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Nearest City | Linden |
| River/Stream | N. Prong Anderson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29190, -78.93150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jerry M Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01094 |
| Federal ID | NC01094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |