Lake Diamond Dam
Lake Diamond Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Diamond Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Diamond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Diamond Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Deep Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/18/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.18930, -79.54170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Diamond Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03542 |
| Federal ID | NC03542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |