Quinlan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 150 ft long, taller than 55% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Quinlan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Quinlan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Matthew J Modlin (private). It impounds the Ut to Lippard Creek near Mount Holly.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Mount Holly |
| River/Stream | Ut to Lippard Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.53960, -81.12840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Matthew J Modlin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01325 |
| Federal ID | NC01325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |