Craven Lake Dam
Craven Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Craven Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Craven Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mcneill Oil And Propane (private). It impounds the Ut To Aberdeen Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/03/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Ut To Aberdeen Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.11970, -79.47090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | McNeill Oil and Propane |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03577 |
| Federal ID | NC03577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |