Steve Harper Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Steve Harper Lagoon Dam
Steve Harper Lagoon Dam is a dam in Edgecombe, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Elizabeth Harper (private). It impounds the Ut to Moore Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2019.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Edgecombe |
| River/Stream | Ut to Moore Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.02390, -77.59290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Elizabeth Harper |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05277 |
| Federal ID | NC05277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |