Mclendon Lake Dam
Mclendon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mclendon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mclendon 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 Moran Mclendon, Jr. Heirs (private). It impounds the Westfield Creek near Cheraw, Sc.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 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 03/08/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Cheraw, Sc |
| River/Stream | Westfield Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.81620, -80.00370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Moran McLendon, Jr. Heirs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01440 |
| Federal ID | NC01440 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |