Newkirk Lake Dam
Newkirk Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Duplin County, North Carolina, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Newkirk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Newkirk Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Psm Associates, Llc (private). It impounds the Rockfish Creek near Wallace.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Duplin |
| Nearest City | Wallace |
| River/Stream | Rockfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.83200, -78.10850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PSM Associates, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01158 |
| Federal ID | NC01158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |