Neuse Regional Water Treatment Plant Dam
Neuse Regional Water Treatment Plant Dam is an earth dam located in Lenoir County, North Carolina, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Neuse Regional Water Treatment Plant Dam
The primary purpose of Neuse Regional Water Treatment Plant Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Neuse Regional Water And Sewer Authority (local government).
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 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 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir |
| Coordinates | 35.24830, -77.70670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05878 |
| Federal ID | NC05878 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |