Newcomb Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 883 ft long. 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 Newcomb Lagoon Dam
Newcomb Lagoon Dam is a dam in Franklin, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Newcomb Family, LP (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 883 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet.
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 03/29/1999. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Coordinates | 35.91400, -78.21010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 883 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Newcomb Family, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05169 |
| Federal ID | NC05169 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |