Lynn Thomas Dam
Lynn Thomas Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lynn Thomas Dam
The primary purpose of Lynn Thomas Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Lynn Thomas Grading, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Cribs Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| River/Stream | Ut To Cribs Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13420, -80.20200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Lynn Thomas Grading, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05832 |
| Federal ID | NC05832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |