Mead Lake is a concrete dam located in Jackson County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 120 ft long, taller than 88% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mead Lake
The primary purpose of Mead Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Wolf Creek near Tuckaseegee.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2017.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Tuckaseegee |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26744, -82.96925 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01300 |
| Federal ID | NC01300 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |