Claude Smith Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, North Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,320 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Claude Smith Lagoon Dam
Claude Smith Lagoon Dam is a dam in Richmond, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Lms, LLC (private). It impounds the Chock Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 | Chock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.96140, -79.62570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lms, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05060 |
| Federal ID | NC05060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |