Lake Meredith Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 681 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 Lake Meredith Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Meredith 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 Bgm Investment Company (private). It impounds the Wads Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 681 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Wads Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.30130, -79.46220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 681 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Bgm Investment Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05963 |
| Federal ID | NC05963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |