Cameron Morrison Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, North Carolina, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cameron Morrison Lagoon Dam
Cameron Morrison Lagoon Dam is a dam in Richmond, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Nc Department of Adult Correction (state). It impounds the Hitchcock Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 07/01/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| River/Stream | Hitchcock Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.02050, -79.60470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nc Department of Adult Correction |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04896 |
| Federal ID | NC04896 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |