Latham Lake Dam
Latham Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Alamance County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Latham Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Latham Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Back Creek near Swepsonville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 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 12/05/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Nearest City | Swepsonville |
| River/Stream | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.08950, -79.30500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01768 |
| Federal ID | NC01768 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |