Works Lake Dam
Works Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Duplin County, North Carolina, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Works Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Works 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 David J Kilpatrick (private). It impounds the Nahunga Creek near Sarecta.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 338 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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. 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 | Sarecta |
| River/Stream | Nahunga Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03480, -78.07180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 248 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | David J Kilpatrick |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01166 |
| Federal ID | NC01166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |