Orton Lake Dam
Orton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, built in 1700. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Orton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Orton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Orton Camp, Llc (private). It impounds the Orton Creek near Orton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,880 acre-feet. Completed in 1700, 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 08/09/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Nearest City | Orton |
| River/Stream | Orton Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.05530, -77.95920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1700 (326 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Orton Camp, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01112 |
| Federal ID | NC01112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |