Britt Lake Dam
Britt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbus County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Britt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Britt 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 Melissa A Britt (private). It impounds the Western Prong Creek near Mount Olive.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 426 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 01/08/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus |
| Nearest City | Mount Olive |
| River/Stream | Western Prong Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.40080, -78.78560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 89 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Melissa A Britt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01193 |
| Federal ID | NC01193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |