Heriot Wilkins Dam
Heriot Wilkins Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Heriot Wilkins Dam
The primary purpose of Heriot Wilkins Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Longleaf Lake Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Carvers Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Carvers Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.20370, -78.86690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Longleaf Lake Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02138 |
| Federal ID | NC02138 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |