Cedar Brook Lake Dam
Cedar Brook Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cedar Brook Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Brook 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 Cedarbrook Country Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Camp Creek near Elkin Valley.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/22/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Elkin Valley |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.30574, -80.85386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cedarbrook Country Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01571 |
| Federal ID | NC01571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |