Lake Heron Dam
Lake Heron Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Heron Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Heron Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Hidden Lakes Poa Of Moore County, Inc. (private). It impounds the Little Creek near Spring Lake.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 366 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
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 08/17/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Spring Lake |
| River/Stream | Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.22710, -79.15660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 639 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Hidden Lakes POA of Moore County, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04953 |
| Federal ID | NC04953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |