Davis Lake Dam #2
Davis Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Davidson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Davis Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Davis Lake Dam #2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Jene F Jordan (private). It impounds the Ut To Payne Creek near Lexington.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 181 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet.
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 01/08/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Ut To Payne Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.95790, -80.06980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 181 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Jene F Jordan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01421 |
| Federal ID | NC01421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |