Boiling Springs Lake Dam
Boiling Springs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Boiling Springs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Boiling Springs Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Boiling Spring Lakes (local government). It impounds the Allen Creek near Orton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,584 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Nearest City | Orton |
| River/Stream | Allen Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.04710, -78.03760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,584 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Boiling Spring Lakes |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01110 |
| Federal ID | NC01110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |